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08/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fried foods, especially overcooked potatoes, dramatically increase cancer risk

Fried potatoes and other foods cooked at high temperatures significantly increase cancer risk, according to research. Because of this, the Food Standards Agency (FSA), a government body in the U.K., issued a public warning over the risks of these foods. When foods are cooked at high temperatures or over 120 degrees Celsius, a chemical compound […]

01/28/2018 / By Russel Davis

High-fat diet found to cause prostate cancer to spread, according to new research

Being obese and following a high-fat diet make for a deadly combination that may increase the risk of prostate cancer metastasis, according to a set of studies published in the journals Nature Genetics and Nature Communications. A team of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) examined mice models of prostate cancer as part of the study. The […]

01/18/2018 / By Russel Davis

Fast food makes your immune system hyperactive — and research shows the aggressive inflammatory response remains long term, promoting disease

The Western diet, characterized by excessive intake of sugary drinks and fast food items, spurs immune system mechanisms that may negatively affect the body in the long run, according to a study published in the journal Cell. The study also revealed that the long-term effects may persist despite a change in dietary habits. A team of experts […]

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