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Eating beans may help prevent and treat cancer

by University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center January 30, 2024 A new study reveals that incorporating white beans into the diets of colorectal cancer survivors significantly improves gut microbiome health, highlighting the potential of diet in cancer treatment and prevention. role was emphasized. Incorporating navy beans into your diet increases the diversity of your […]

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs may help prevent colorectal cancer

GLP-1, a type of diabetes and weight loss drug such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, may be associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, but more research is needed. Researchers looked at the records of more than 1.2 million diabetic patients and compared GLP-1 to other common anti-diabetic drugs such as metformin and insulin. In […]

Types of diabetes drugs that may prevent the development of colorectal cancer

Credit: Dr_Microbe/Getty Images Researchers at Case Western Reserve University say certain diabetes drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). These drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 RAs, are drugs given by injection that lower blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and help with weight […]

Eating more navy beans may help prevent colorectal cancer

Share on PinterestResearch shows that eating more white beans and kidney beans may help colorectal cancer survivors.Daniel Zapata/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is highly treatable in its early stages, but most cases are discovered at an advanced stage. Between 7% and 29% of people treated for colorectal cancer experience recurrence within 5 years. Certain lifestyle changes, […]

Foods to avoid to reduce and prevent diverticulitis

Research has shown that diet can influence the likelihood of developing diverticulitis. Certain foods can worsen or improve symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, and gas. Specific dietary recommendations vary depending on your symptoms or whether you are trying to prevent diverticulitis from recurring. A healthy diet rich in fiber can help prevent or […]

National newscaster visits Cleveland for family campaign to prevent misdiagnosis

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Two years ago, CNN news anchor Jake Tapper almost lost his then-14-year-old daughter Alice. “Alice became very ill, was misdiagnosed as having appendicitis, and almost died from sepsis due to the misdiagnosis,” Tapper said. “I felt so helpless,” Alice’s mother Jennifer Tapper said. “But I was already at the children’s hospital […]

Maine researchers study whether broccoli sprouts can help prevent and treat inflammatory bowel disease – Maine News

Researchers at the University of Maine and their colleagues are studying whether broccoli sprouts can help prevent and treat inflammatory bowel disease in humans. Through multiple studies, Yanyang Li, assistant professor of human nutrition, said: Sue Ishak, assistant professor of animal and veterinary medicine; Researchers at other institutions will also study how human gut bacteria […]