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A new U.S. study has found that the high levels of sugar in the typical Western diet could increase the risk and spread of breast cancer. In the study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, the breast cancer animal models were mice that had been genetically modified for breast cancer research, before being randomly placed into 4 different groups. Each group was then fed a different diet with varying levels of sugar until the mice reached 6 months of age.
A change to a healthier diet with less fat content made mice in experiments more alert after just 1 week, with implications for the treatment of obesity.
We talk a lot these days about what’s trending in pop culture. Of course, health will always be trending. And, as we move into 2016, we are going to continue to focus on improving our diets, and to seek out nutritional wellness in almost everything we eat.Okay, so we’re not always totally successful, and I’m a firm believer in the “everything…
Smoking is bad for pets too, the University of Glasgow said Tuesday, citing an ongoing study into the effects of second-hand smoke on dogs and cats. Research under way at the Scottish institution has found that pets living in a smoky environment have a higher risk of health problems including some animal cancers, cell damage and weight gain. “Pet owners often do not think about the impact that smoking could have on their pets,” said Clare Knottenbelt, professor of small animal medicine and oncology.
Title: When and Where of Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Vitamin D Levels
Category: Health News
Created: 12/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
If you have been thinking about becoming a vegetarian, there’s no better time to make the switch than the beginning of a new year. For those of you have been on the fence, 2015 provided us with a few more reasons — like saving money and losing weight — to make the dietary transformation.Reason #1: Vegetarian Diets Can Help Increase…