“The study also suggests that bacteria in the gut can directly influence a person’s vitamin A metabolism, which may contribute to the risks for this cancer.”
Tag: Cancer
Breast microbiome/bacterial differences between healthy and cancerous tissue
“A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has identified evidence of bacteria in sterilely-obtained breast tissue and found differences between women with and without breast cancer.”
New study reveals a link between circadian clock disruption and tumor growth
“A handful of large studies of cancer risk factors have found that working the night shift, as nearly 15 percent of Americans do, boosts the chances of developing cancer. MIT […]
Plant compounds give ‘1-2’ punch to colon cancer
“The combination of phytochemicals inhibited colon cancer cells from multiplying and spreading. In addition, when the colon cancer cells were pre-exposed to curcumin and then treated with silymarin, the cells […]
Walnuts may improve your colon health
“Eating walnuts may change gut bacteria in a way that suppresses colon cancer, researchers led by UConn Health report in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.”