Enhancing Cancer Care With Integrative Oncology
“Integrative oncology is a growing field with the goal of improving cancer treatment through the incorporation of holistic approaches alongside conventional medical care. These therapies have also proved to be effective in reducing adverse effects like anxiety and depression in patients with cancer.”
Alternative cancer clinics’ use of Google listings and reviews to mislead potential patients
“Alternative cancer clinics, who provide treatment associated with earlier time to death, actively seek to create favorable views of their services online. An unexplored means where alternative cancer clinics can shape their appeal is their Google search results.”
How to Change your Diet: Five Tips for Healthy Eating
“What you eat has a major influence on your health. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits, for example, can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, vision issues, digestive problems, and some cancers. Yet, the average American consumes only 0.9 cups of fruit and 1.4 cups of vegetables per day, significantly less than the recommended 5 servings. Conversely, consuming a lot of ultra-processed foods has been associated with increased risk of obesity, hypertension, and cancers like breast and colorectal. These foods make up about 60% of an American adult’s diet and 70% of a children’s diet! Clearly, there is an opportunity to improve the average American’s diet. But what should you eat for better health and how can you make changes to your diet?”
Can fasting reduce disease risk and slow aging in people?
“A nutritious diet that mimics the biological effects of fasting was associated with reduced disease risk factors and slowed biological aging in healthy adults, according to an NIA-funded study. The findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest this diet may hold promise as a dietary intervention for promoting metabolic health, reducing disease risk, and extending healthy lifespan.”
Plant-based diet proven to combat hypertension
“Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve kidney health due to their base-producing effects. A new study in The American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier, details the findings from a five-year interventional randomized control trial.”
Exercise and physical activity guidelines updated to reflect prevalence of weight-loss drugs and bariatric surgery
“Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center led the first comprehensive update in 15 years to a consensus paper on the role of physical activity in the prevention of weight gain and obesity published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The paper, “Physical Activity and Excess Body Weight and Adiposity for Adults,” released in July 2024, expands and extends prior ACSM positions published in 2001 and 2009.”
Norton Introduces Bill to Establish National Effort to Promote Healthy Lifestyles through Nutrition and Exercise
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the Promoting Healthier Lifelong Improvements in Food and Exercise Act, or the LIFE Act, to encourage exercise and healthy eating habits nationwide. The bill would provide $75 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to combat obesity and sedentary lifestyles in three ways: conducting national education campaigns about how to recognize and address obesity; training health professionals to recognize the signs of obesity early and to educate people concerning healthy lifestyles; and developing intervention strategies to be used in everyday life, such as in the workplace and in community settings. This initial funding would be for a pilot program to develop best practices and give the country a coherent national strategy for combating overweight and obesity.”
Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds
“(CNN) — Using marijuana daily for years may raise the overall risk of head and neck cancers by 3.5% to 5%, according to a new study that analyzed millions of medical records. “Our research shows that people who use cannabis, particularly those with a cannabis use disorder, are significantly more likely to develop head and neck cancers compared to those who do not use cannabis,” said senior study author Dr. Niels Kokot, a professor of clinical otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.”
FDA’s ‘hands-off approach’ to additives may allow unsafe ingredients in food, experts suggest
“A loophole means manufacturers don’t need approval before adding new ingredients, such as natural sweeteners and texture enhancers, to foods, researchers say in an editorial.”
Short, Intense Bursts of Exercise May Improve Stroke Recovery
“A new study found that stroke survivors who performed short bouts of HIIT exercise doubled their cardiorespiratory fitness levels.”
Potatoes are an unexpected ally for heart health
“Potatoes may have long been overshadowed by their less starchy counterparts, but new research reveals that these humble tubers could be a game-changer for those managing Type 2 diabetes and looking to improve heart health.”
