Here we go again. A new study found that high body mass index (BMI) is to blame for nearly half a million cases of cancer each year worldwide. In other words, if you’re overweight, you’re more [...]
Category: Cancer
Your strongest—and simplest—weapon in the war on ovarian cancer
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500,000 cancer cases per year linked to BMI
If you’ve been reading the Reality Health Check for a while (or just look around at the number of unlimited buffets in your area), you’re well aware that we’re living in an obese nation. But, [...]
Shady warnings from the Surgeon General
A few weeks ago, I was sitting outside on a gorgeous sunny day with my beagle, Remington. I was reading the newspaper, minding my own business, when I turned the page and got admonished by a [...]
Prediabetes increases cancer risk
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Slash your colon cancer risk in six simple steps
Sometimes I read something that seems like it was delivered straight from Captain Obvious. This week’s selection: A recent study concluded that healthy behaviors lower the risk of colorectal [...]
The sunshine secret to cancer survival
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Proven cause of cancer right in front of our faces (so why is it being ignored?)
I’ve warned you about it over and over again. But just in case there’s any doubt left in your mind that excess weight contributes to cancer, I have even more proof. A new study published in one [...]
New at-home test offers promising alternative to colonoscopy
There are some things you look forward to: a summer barbecue, a Caribbean cruise. Then there are some you don’t, like an electric bill in August. But then, there are things you absolutely dread. [...]
Two new tests that could save your prostate–and your life
As you know, I still believe strongly in the PSA test. That said, there’s no denying that this screening tool has contributed to the overdiagnosis and overtreatment problems running rampant in [...]