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“FTA: > Exposure to light at night, which shuts off nighttime production of the hormone melatonin, renders breast cancer completely resistant to tamoxifen, a widely used breast cancer drug, says a new study.”

“This study adds to the robust library of scientific literature supporting the role of exercise and physical activity in promoting survivorship among people who have breast cancer. Other evidence suggests that time-restricted eating promotes survivorship, too.”

“Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, claiming the lives of nearly 10 million people yearly. A recent study found that people who exercise regularly are nearly half as likely to die of cancer than those who are inactive.”

“Death rates from solid tumor cancers, but not blood or lymphatic, were higher in the aspirin group. Interestingly, the authors suggested this increase in cancer severity and death may be due to aspirin’s anti-inflammatory effects.”

“The investigators recruited participants who had recurrent prostate cancer and a BMI in the overweight or obese range (greater than 24). They assigned participants to consume a low carbohydrate diet (less than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day) for six months or continue their habitual diet.”

“The authors collected data regarding colorectal cancer incidence and antibiotic use from the Swedish national population register. They compared data between more than 40,000 participants with colorectal cancer and more than 200,000 participants without colorectal cancer who were matched for age, sex, and home county.”

“Death rates from solid tumor cancers, but not blood or lymphatic, were higher in the aspirin group. Interestingly, the authors suggested this increase in cancer severity and death may be due to aspirin’s anti-inflammatory effects.”

“During cancer progression, CD8+ T cells can experience "exhaustion," a dysfunctional state caused by immune-related tolerance and immunosuppression in the environment surrounding the tumor. Researchers injected either lactate or glucose into mice that had cancer.”

“Taken together, these findings suggest that exercise alters cytotoxic T cells to mediate exercise-induced cancer suppression. Treatment protocols that incorporate exercise might improve outcomes by activating the immune system. Link to full study.”

“A 3-ounce portion of baked potatoes typically provides 3.6 grams of resistant starch. Evidence suggests that resistant starch consumption alters microRNA expression, potentially moderating the cancer risks associated with red meat consumption.”