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Oncology

Prostate Cancer

Overview and Risk Factors Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in men in the United States; only skin cancer occurs more frequently. Although most cases progress slowly and may never become clinically apparent, the disease is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men and the...
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Oncology, Oncology

China Report - Dietary Fiber: Preventing Cancer in China

The cancer-prevention properties of dietary fiber are hardly a secret. Indeed, in modern times the late Dr. Denis Burkitt (of Burkitt's Lymphoma fame) made the so-called "fiber story" famous in his work among native Africans. This British researcher, with his colleagues Alan Walker and...
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Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis

 Overview and Risk Factors Allergic rhinitis is very common, affecting at least 60 million persons in the United States. Allergens cause release of chemical mediators from mast cells in the nasal mucosa. In turn, these mediators cause rhinorrhea; sinus congestion; sinus pressure (especially...
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Gynecology and Obstetrics

Uterine Fibroids

Overview and Risk Factors Uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids, are benign tumors of the uterus composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue. Fibroids are very common, present in at least one-quarter of women by the age of 40. Fibroids are classified by anatomic location as intramural (within the...
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Oncology, Oncology

A Disastrous Marriage: Tobacco and Poor Diet

To achieve clarity on the issue of tobacco, we must always remember to look into the nature of relationships-whether it is between competing presidential agendas, between competing causes of the same disease, between competing funding agencies, or whatever. When we enter into the realm of tobacco...
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Gynecology and Obstetrics

Dysmenorrhea

Overview and Risk Factors Dysmenorrhea refers to pain and cramping during menses that interfere with normal functioning. It is the most common gynecologic complaint, affecting at least 50% of menstruating women, and 1% to 2% of women experience severe, incapacitating symptoms.
 
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Gastrointestinal Disorders

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Overview and Risk Factors Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits without an identifiable organic cause. It affects 10% to 15% of the U.S. population and represents up to 50% of all referrals to gastroenterologists. The pathophysiology is...
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General Nutrition

Basic Diet Orders: Teaching Patients Good Health Practices

The hospital is more than a place for treatment. It can be a place for learning. Picture this scenario: A man arrives at the emergency room after an accident at a construction site. He has a compound fracture and a leg laceration with significant blood loss. After his initial treatment, he...
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Professional Accreditation, Credentials and Licensure

by T. Colin Campbell, PhD

For almost 50 years, I have designed and directed large research projects in the areas of nutrition and health.  As a result of this experience, I have come to realize that most nutrition and health information is very misleading. It is no coincidence that we now have a health care crisis which is very expensive and which compromises the quality of life for millions of Americans and others living on a Western-style diet. . . READ FULL STATEMENT >>

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Sometimes the most elegant solution is the most simple. Why plant-based nutrition? Why not? Why develop heart disease? Cancer? Diabetes? The epidemic of chronic, degenerative disease that is sweeping the western world can not only be stopped, it can be reversed. The power lies in the hands of the consumer, in the choices we make about what to put on our plates.