Oncology, Oncology

Genetic Seeds of Disease: How to Beat the Odds

How often these days do you read that genes cause cancer? Probably nothing in biomedical science deserves more attention. In my view, it even needs attention in nutrition newsletters. Why? Because there's a peculiar line of reasoning going around that goes something like this: If genes are...

Oncology

Cervical Cancer

Overview and Risk Factors Cervical cancer occurs primarily in 2 varieties: squamous cell carcinoma (about 80% of cases) and adenocarcinoma (about 15%). Adenosquamous carcinoma makes up most of the remaining cases, and this type may have a poorer outcome. A rare cause of death when screening...

Oncology

Breast Cancer

Overview and Risk Factors One in 9 women in North America will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her lifetime.1 Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, constituting about one third of all cancers. It is second only to lung cancer in cause of cancer...

Oncology, Oncology

Avoiding Breast Cancer with Diet

Breast cancer is clearly a terrifying disease. Out of every nine women in America, at least one will fall victim to its toll. Despite massive research and immense funding, scientists are often at odds regarding its possible causes.

At the heart of the confusion and controversy is the...

Oncology

Colorectal Cancer

Overview and Risk Factors Colon cancer is the third most common malignancy worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality. It accounts for 10% of cancer deaths in the United States. Although the disease is common and often lethal, risk is reduced with regular screenings and...

Healthy Diet and Lifestyle, Oncology

Grass-Fed Animal Agriculture

(In response to a reader's question concerning Dr. Mercola's views on The China Study)

I've seen the views of Dr. Mercola several times, and this is my response:
 
For background, it should be noted that Dr. Mercola's views, when he says that The China Study is...

Oncology

Thyroid Cancer

Overview and Risk Factors Thyroid cancers are uncommon, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers. However, incidence has risen significantly during the past half century, possibly the result of radiation therapy to the head and neck used to treat benign childhood conditions in the...

Oncology, Oncology

Chemical Carcinogens: How Safe Are You?

 I would like to turn your attention toward a nagging question about foods, namely carcinogens in foods. We hear so much about them but what, really, are they? Mainly we've heard that carcinogens cause cancer and anticarcinogens prevent cancer. This idea was well articulated in an article by...

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Professional Accreditation, Credentials and Licensure

by T. Colin Campbell, PhD

For almost 50 years, I have designed and directed large research projects in the areas of nutrition and health.  As a result of this experience, I have come to realize that most nutrition and health information is very misleading. It is no coincidence that we now have a health care crisis which is very expensive and which compromises the quality of life for millions of Americans and others living on a Western-style diet. . . READ FULL STATEMENT >>

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