Green-Tea Guzzlers Slow Rate of Prostate Cancer: Green tea has been shown to slow the progression of prostate cancer. According to the results of a new study, published in Cancer Prevention Research, men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated a significant reduction in serum markers predictive of prostate cancer progression.
Why Carbs Wreak Havok on your Heart: It’s not news that eating welters of white bread and wheat pasta isn’t great for your heart. However, in a landmark study published in the Journal of the American College of Researchers, authors show exactly how these high carb foods increase the risk for heart problems. They found that foods with a high glycemic index stretched out or distended brachial arteries for several hours – elasticity of arteries anywhere in the body can be a measure of heart health.
High Fat Diet, Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: High intake of dietary fats from red meat and dairy products was associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Men and women who consumed high amounts of total fats had 53% and 23% higher relative rates of pancreatic cancer, respectively, compared with men and women who had the lowest fat consumption. Participants who consumed high amounts of saturated fats had 36% higher relative rates of pancreatic cancer compared with those who consumed low amounts.
Why Smokers Should Eat More Soy: Consuming stacks of soy foods such as tofu and soymilk may improve lung function and lower the chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). According to a new study, published online in the journal Respiratory Research, researchers suggest that flavonoids from soy foods act as an anti-inflammatory agent in the lung, and can protect against tobacco carcinogens for smokers.
The above excerpts are taken from Science Daily.
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