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“[...] > Researchers found that BDNF clearly boosted the number of tumour cells killed by chemotherapy. Patients with severe depression had lower levels of the protein in the blood so their bodies were not as effective at fighting cancer.”

“The authors of the study performed statistical analyses to identify associations between sugar intake and cancer risk, taking into account known risk factors, such as socioeconomic status, body size, lifestyle, medical history, and nutritional factors.”

“The research is the largest study of its kind: more than 15,000 bowel cancer patients were asked about their current level of physical activity and whether they were advised to be more active after their diagnosis.”

“Cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States, but new therapies targeting diet and lifestyle may aid in fighting the disease. Emerging research suggests that modulating the kind of nutrients available to cancer cells may encourage or inhibit their growth.”

“Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help protect against cancer and cancer-related death. A recent study found that people with the highest blood levels of lycopene were 11% less likely to develop cancer and 24% less likely to die from it than those with the lowest levels.”

“Women with type 2 diabetes have a 23% higher risk of developing breast cancer and a 38% higher risk of breast cancer mortality. Additionally, women with the highest quartile of fasting glucose levels have a 60% increased relative breast cancer risk compared to women in the lowest quartile.”

“Supplemental vitamin D intake, body mass index, and race/ethnicity had the greatest influence on vitamin D concentrations, and genetic variants had only a minor influence. Black women had the lowest vitamin D concentrations among the cohort, possibly contributing to their poorer outcomes following breast cancer diagnosis.”

“For many cancers, the risk may be reduced by consumption of a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods because many plants contain anticancer compounds. One team of researchers aimed to determine the role of mushroom consumption in reducing cancer risk.”

“The receptor puts a double-whammy on cancer by sending signals that trigger cell death, or apoptosis, and shutting down a protein that causes inflammation, a precursor to cancer. [...]”

“Epidemiological data indicate that nearly three-quarters of a million new cancer cases worldwide are directly attributable to alcohol consumption. Findings from a 2015 meta-analysis suggest that alcohol consumption increases the risk of several types of cancer.”