Allergic disorders reduces the risk of cancer
Allergic disorders such as asthma or eczema, can improve the body's ability to remove malignant cells, say researchers. The fact that these diseases are associated with overactive immune system, the scientists write in the journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Thus, the above-mentioned diseases can reduce the risk of cancer.
Scientists conducted a study in Montreal (Quebec), wrote The Times of India. During the 7 years they have seen 3300 patients with cancer of men and a control group of 500 people.
Odds ratio were calculated for the relationship between asthma or eczema and over 20 types of cancer combined and for each of the 8 common cancers (stomach, colon, rectum, lung, prostate, bladder, skin and lymph nodes), separately.
"In our study, people with asthma had lower chances of getting stomach cancer, and in patients with eczema had a lower risk of lung cancer, compared with the other" - said Dr. Mariam Al-Zayn, one of the leading authors of the study.
"We can not fully explain how allergies can reduce the risk of cancer, but this study is promising. We hope that future studies continue to explore this connection and the role of the immune system in reducing the risk of developing cancer," - said researcher ACAII, MD Sciences, an allergist Bernstein.
Friday, July 16, 2010
The risk of pancreatic cancer depends on the waist
The risk of pancreatic cancer depends on the waist
The risk of cancer of the pancreas in obesity depends on where localized excess weight. For people who have dominated the fatty deposits in the abdominal area - especially women - the risk above.
This is the conclusion the authors of the study, whose results were published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine "(Archives of Internal Medicine). In addition, the study confirmed that the risk of pancreatic cancer increases with body mass index (BMI).
Speculation on the relationship of obesity with the risk of pancreatic cancer were expressed earlier, but the findings were contradictory. To clarify them, Dr. Alan A. Arslan and his colleagues from the School of Medicine at New York University, analyzed data from 2,170 patients with pancreatic cancer and 2,209 healthy people participating in the project PanScan National Cancer Institute, USA. The project was launched in 2006 and is aimed at finding disease genes and the role of other factors, including lifestyle and environment.
For all study participants revealed a positive relation between BMI and the risk of pancreatic cancer: for a quarter of the subjects with the greatest risk of BMI was higher by 33% than that for the quarter with the lowest BMI. Moreover, for women who are overweight the risk was 31% higher for women with obesity - a 61% higher than for women with normal weight.
Increased ratio of waist circumference (WC) to hip circumference (OB) also increased the risk of pancreatic cancer, especially among women. For women with the highest ratio of ON to the risk increased by 87%.
"Complementing the data from previous studies, our results confirm the role of obesity in the development of pancreatic cancer", - said Dr. Arslan.
According to the American Society for the fight against cancer, the risk of pancreatic cancer for the average person is 1,4%.
The risk of cancer of the pancreas in obesity depends on where localized excess weight. For people who have dominated the fatty deposits in the abdominal area - especially women - the risk above.
This is the conclusion the authors of the study, whose results were published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine "(Archives of Internal Medicine). In addition, the study confirmed that the risk of pancreatic cancer increases with body mass index (BMI).
Speculation on the relationship of obesity with the risk of pancreatic cancer were expressed earlier, but the findings were contradictory. To clarify them, Dr. Alan A. Arslan and his colleagues from the School of Medicine at New York University, analyzed data from 2,170 patients with pancreatic cancer and 2,209 healthy people participating in the project PanScan National Cancer Institute, USA. The project was launched in 2006 and is aimed at finding disease genes and the role of other factors, including lifestyle and environment.
For all study participants revealed a positive relation between BMI and the risk of pancreatic cancer: for a quarter of the subjects with the greatest risk of BMI was higher by 33% than that for the quarter with the lowest BMI. Moreover, for women who are overweight the risk was 31% higher for women with obesity - a 61% higher than for women with normal weight.
Increased ratio of waist circumference (WC) to hip circumference (OB) also increased the risk of pancreatic cancer, especially among women. For women with the highest ratio of ON to the risk increased by 87%.
"Complementing the data from previous studies, our results confirm the role of obesity in the development of pancreatic cancer", - said Dr. Arslan.
According to the American Society for the fight against cancer, the risk of pancreatic cancer for the average person is 1,4%.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Cocoa recognized as the best drink for recovery after sport
Cocoa recognized as the best drink for recovery after sport
American scientists have found that cold cocoa (chocolate milk) restores muscle after exercise faster than the special drinks designed for athletes, according to The Daily Telegraph. The results of the specialists James Madison University (James Madison University) were represented at the conference of the American College of Sports Medicine (American College of Sports Medicine).
Scientists have conducted four studies in which they compared the rate of recovery of muscles after prolonged physical exertion at the use of different drinks. Evaluating the data obtained, the researchers found that after eating cocoa muscle athletes recover more quickly than when using other fluids.
According to the authors of the study, cocoa contains necessary for the recovery of muscle protein and carbohydrates, which fill the energy supply of muscle tissue. In addition, the use of milk fills supply of water and various ions (potassium, calcium and magnesium), which are allocated sweat glands in physical activities.
Earlier, Australian researchers found that consumption of sweet coffee as well helps to restore muscle. Caffeine helps muscles to absorb glucose and significantly increases the rate of replenishment of glycogen in the muscles after heavy exercise. In addition, the results of other studies also suggest the usefulness of milk for athletes.
American scientists have found that cold cocoa (chocolate milk) restores muscle after exercise faster than the special drinks designed for athletes, according to The Daily Telegraph. The results of the specialists James Madison University (James Madison University) were represented at the conference of the American College of Sports Medicine (American College of Sports Medicine).
Scientists have conducted four studies in which they compared the rate of recovery of muscles after prolonged physical exertion at the use of different drinks. Evaluating the data obtained, the researchers found that after eating cocoa muscle athletes recover more quickly than when using other fluids.
According to the authors of the study, cocoa contains necessary for the recovery of muscle protein and carbohydrates, which fill the energy supply of muscle tissue. In addition, the use of milk fills supply of water and various ions (potassium, calcium and magnesium), which are allocated sweat glands in physical activities.
Earlier, Australian researchers found that consumption of sweet coffee as well helps to restore muscle. Caffeine helps muscles to absorb glucose and significantly increases the rate of replenishment of glycogen in the muscles after heavy exercise. In addition, the results of other studies also suggest the usefulness of milk for athletes.
Regular consumption of yogurt protect children's teeth from caries
Regular consumption of yogurt protect children's teeth from caries
Regular consumption of yogurt may reduce the risk of dental caries in children, scientists say. Kids who eat dairy products for at least four times a week, complained of problems with their teeth for 22% less likely than those who did so less frequently than once a week, showed a study in Japan.
Experts Fukuoka University and the University of Tokyo examined more than two thousand children under the age of three years. They also interviewed parents, in order to know that children usually eat. Then the dentists assessed the health of teeth of each of the children. The results showed a clear link between the consumption of yogurt and a lower prevalence of caries, writes The Daily Mail.
At the same time, other similar products such as butter, cheese and milk, does not affect the state of the teeth. Scientists suggest that this is related to proteins that are found only in yoghurt. They "seal" the surface of the tooth enamel and protect it from exposure to harmful acids.
This study confirmed the results of the experiment carried out earlier by specialists from Australia. They studied the effect of yogurt on the teeth that were removed from patients. It turned out that yogurt protects teeth from decay. At the same time, dentists from the UK warned: some yogurts contain sugar, and therefore the risk of caries in their use may increase.
Regular consumption of yogurt may reduce the risk of dental caries in children, scientists say. Kids who eat dairy products for at least four times a week, complained of problems with their teeth for 22% less likely than those who did so less frequently than once a week, showed a study in Japan.
Experts Fukuoka University and the University of Tokyo examined more than two thousand children under the age of three years. They also interviewed parents, in order to know that children usually eat. Then the dentists assessed the health of teeth of each of the children. The results showed a clear link between the consumption of yogurt and a lower prevalence of caries, writes The Daily Mail.
At the same time, other similar products such as butter, cheese and milk, does not affect the state of the teeth. Scientists suggest that this is related to proteins that are found only in yoghurt. They "seal" the surface of the tooth enamel and protect it from exposure to harmful acids.
This study confirmed the results of the experiment carried out earlier by specialists from Australia. They studied the effect of yogurt on the teeth that were removed from patients. It turned out that yogurt protects teeth from decay. At the same time, dentists from the UK warned: some yogurts contain sugar, and therefore the risk of caries in their use may increase.
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