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What’s in Your Frying Pan? Omega-6 or Omega-3 Oils?

Seed oils from corn or soybeans have been linked to higher risk for cancer. Omega-3 oils from avocado, fish or olives seem safer.

Terry Graedon - September 5, 2024

What Is the Best Diet for Cancer Survivors?

Terry Graedon - July 17, 2024

Will Eating Junk Food Put You at Risk for Cancer?

Dennis Miller, RPh - July 20, 2023

A Pharmacist’s Perspective on the Cancer Epidemic

Terry Graedon - November 30, 2022

Do People Who Skip Meat Have a Lower Chance of Cancer?

Joe Graedon - December 20, 2021

Power of Pomegranate to Promote Health

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Terry Graedon - August 26, 2021

Why Should You Eat Colorful Veggies?

People who consume a flavonoid-rich diet full of colorful veggies and berries are less likely to die prematurely of heart disease or cancer.

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Terry Graedon - January 16, 2020

Can Indian Fruit Fight Off Cancer?

An Indian fruit known as bitter melon appears to block some cancer cells' ability to get energy from sugar or fat. Watch for further research!

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Terry Graedon - December 26, 2019

Show 1161: What Is the Evidence for Food as Medicine? (Archive)

In examining how our diets can alter angiogenesis, Dr. Li has turned up plenty of evidence for using food as medicine to beat cancer.

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Terry Graedon - October 31, 2019

Yogurt and Fiber Lower Your Chance of Lung Cancer

A study of over one million people found that those who ate the most yogurt and foods rich in fiber had less chance of lung cancer.

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Joe Graedon - October 3, 2019

Is Meat OK to Eat Now? Do Food Flip-Flops Make You Mad?

Public health experts have told us for decades that red meat causes heart attacks and cancer. But new studies question that dogma. Is meat OK after all?

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Terry Graedon - August 29, 2019

Is It Better to Get Protein from Plants or Animals?

People getting most of their protein from plants and consuming a healthful plant-based diet are more likely to live longer and less likely to get diabetes.

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Terry Graedon - August 7, 2019

Show 1175: How to Mix Conventional and Ayurvedic Medicine for Cancer

Hear how an American physician decided to mix allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine to treat his metastatic neck cancer. Should we all learn to combine them?

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Terry Graedon - October 25, 2018

Are Organic Food Enthusiasts Protected from Cancer?

People who eat organic food more often are less likely to come down with cancer, according to a big French study.

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Terry Graedon - January 25, 2018

Can What You Eat Change Your Risk of Cancer?

An anti-inflammatory diet rich in vegetables and fruits, even spices, can help reduce the risk of cancer of the colon. Soda pop and refined grains are pro-inflammatory.

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Joe Graedon - January 1, 2018

Blackseed Oil Saved Knee and Lowered Cholesterol and Blood Sugar

Blackseed oil has anti-inflammatory properties. It may also have anti-cancer activity. Does this natural product have any scientific support?

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Terry Graedon - May 18, 2017

Why You Should Exercise and Eat Right, Now

When colon cancer patients exercise and eat right, they are less likely to have the cancer return and more likely to survive.

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Joe Graedon - January 19, 2017

Hot Pepper Lovers Live Longer So Fire Up Your Tastebuds

Do you like salsa? Do you cherish chiles? If you are a red hot pepper lover you could be lengthening and strengthening your life. Read the latest research!

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Terry Graedon - November 28, 2016

Can Herbs Prevent a Recurrence of Prostate Cancer?

Evidence is limited but growing that some culinary herbs like turmeric or rosemary may help prevent a recurrence of prostate cancer.

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Joe Graedon - November 10, 2016

Save Money on Fall Special to Spice Up Your Health

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme taste great and are good for you. Scientists are rediscovering the healing power of many culinary herbs and spices.

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Joe Graedon - August 6, 2015

Spicy Foods May Help People Live Longer

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Terry Graedon - September 19, 2013

Plenty of Veggies and Whole Grains Help Ward Off Pancreatic Cancer

The AARP Diet and Health study shows that maintaining a normal weight and eating a healthful diet reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer.

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Terry Graedon - August 1, 2013

Loading Up on Fruits and Veggies Lowers Bladder Cancer Risk

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Terry Graedon - July 4, 2013

Healthy Living Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival

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Terry Graedon - March 21, 2013

Heart-Healthy Living Lowers Cancer Risks

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Joe Graedon - December 27, 2012

Higher Risk of Tumors among Junk Food Junkies

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Joe Graedon - December 20, 2012

Coffee Drinkers Cut Risk of Mouth Cancer

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Joe Graedon - October 25, 2012

Green Tea Against Cancer

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Joe Graedon - October 18, 2012

High-Flavonoid Foods Fight Cancer

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Terry Graedon - August 2, 2012

High-Carb Diet Linked to Breast Cancer Danger