Older cancer survivors, especially those diagnosed within 5 years or who underwent chemotherapy, have significantly higher risks for pelvic and vertebral fractures than older adults without a history of cancer, a new study found. The study was published online on November 3 in JAMA Oncology. About 1 in 7 cancer survivors experienced a frailty-related bone fracture, with several factors — including a more recent cancer diagnosis, distant metastases, chemotherapy use, and smoking &m...

INGREDIENTS 280 grams Asparagus; 1 1/2 cups Cannellini beans; 3 cloves Garlic, small; 1 bunch Kale; 1 cup Leeks; 1 Lemon; 2 tsp Lemon thyme, fresh Condiments 2 tbsp Lemon juice plus more to finish; Pasta & grains 170 grams (dry); Baking & spices 1/4 tsp red capsicum flakes; 1/2 tsp pink salt 1/4 tsp black pepper; Oils & vinegar 5 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; Liquids 1/3 cup Reserved pasta water   INSTRUCTIONS If your asparagus is on the thicker side, slice in half vertically ...

Fermented foods and beverages are becoming increasingly popular. You can now find kombucha on tap in bars, sourdough bread in cafes and more varieties of yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi in your local supermarket. Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for centuries, and were initially produced as a way to preserve foods, improve flavour and eliminate food toxins. Today, more people are turning to these foods for their potential health benefits 1, 2. What are fermented foods?
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Some cancer risk factors, such as genetics and environment, are out of your control, but research suggest that about 70% of your lifetime risk of cancer is within your power to change, including your diet. Avoiding cigarettes, limiting alcohol, reaching a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise are all great steps for preventing cancer. Adopting a healthy diet can also play a vital role. What you eat—and don't eat—can have a powerful effect on your health, including your...

The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains an abundant and diverse microbial community that gathers more than 100 trillion microorganisms. Gut bacteria are key regulators of digestion along the gastrointestinal tract; commensal bacteria play an important role in the extraction, synthesis, and absorption of many nutrients and metabolites, including bile acids, lipids, amino acids, vitamins, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Gut microbiota have a crucial immune function. Gut microbi...

The DUTCH test stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones and involves collection of a small amount of urine on filtered paper four times a day. Measuring Hormones. Why? While hormone blood tests are a useful tool, they are not the same as the DUTCH test. Blood and saliva tests don’t measure cortisol rhythms and estrogen metabolism and do not track hormone replacement as thoroughly, not being sensitive enough to see the different levels of estrogen, which can be an iss...