Cancer
Eating This Low-Carb Summer Fruit May Also Prevent Cancer – Health Digest
Jackf/Getty Images If you’re craving a delicious low-carb fruit that’s a whole boatload of refreshing on a hot summer day, you don’t have to look any further than peaches. Rich in antioxidants and essential minerals and nutrients, a medium-sized peach only has 58 calories and 14 grams […]
The US County That Has One Of America’s Highest Cancer Rates – Health Digest
Fatcamera/Getty Images When it comes to cancer rates in the U.S., some states have a higher rate than others. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2021, Kentucky has a rate of 509.9 new cases of cancer per 100,000 people each year, […]
An Underrated Green Vegetable That Can Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer Can Also Prevent Diabetes – Health Digest
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images While you’re shopping this week, you might stumble across a curious vegetable with characteristics of both broccoli and kale. Indeed, its green florets and leaves may make you do a double-take and wonder if it’s worth trying. But don’t pass up the chance to […]
The Vegetable With The Most Iron Can Prevent Cancer And Lower Blood Pressure At The Same Time – Health Digest
Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images Your body needs iron every day to produce proteins in your red blood cells and muscles that help transport oxygen throughout your body. Iron also plays a key role in supporting your immune system, brain function, and thyroid health. Adult men and women […]
A Low Carb Berry High In Anthocyanins Can Prevent Heart Disease, Cancer, And Diabetes – Health Digest
Simpleimages/Getty Images Most berries strike that perfect balance of sweet and tart, making them a great topping for a bowl of yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. While frozen berries are easy to find year-round, summer is when fresh ones are abundant. (Here’s what happens […]
A Spring Vegetable You Might Not Know About Can Prevent Cancer And Blood Clots At The Same Time – Health Digest
Susumu Yoshioka/Getty Images Eating fresh seasonal produce helps you learn more about the plants available in your area. It can help you better achieve your nutritional goals, too, as noted by registered dietitian nutritionist Annie Cavalier (via American Heart Association). Cavalier explains that “when you have those fruits and […]
Taking Magnesium Every Day Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Colon Cancer Risk – Health Digest
Momo Productions/Getty Images Though heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States, cancer isn’t far behind. And of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, colorectal cancer (the overarching term for colon and rectal cancers) sits at fourth, making it one of the 10 […]
The 4 Stages Of Prostate Cancer (And What Happens At The End) – Health Digest
Chinnapong/Shutterstock Prostate cancer begins in the prostate, a small gland located just below the bladder, present only in people assigned male at birth (AMAB). This gland is in charge of producing seminal fluid, and it grows slowly with age. However, when prostate cancer starts to develop, its […]
Warning Signs Your Persistent Food Cravings Are Actually A Symptom Of Colon Cancer – Health Digest
Lourdes Balduque/Getty Images Everyone has food cravings occasionally. But should you be concerned if you’re always craving the same item? Maybe, especially if you carry any of the risk factors for colon cancer. Often referred to under the broader colorectal cancer term, colon cancer is one of the […]
An Underrated Fruit That’s Tiny In Size Could Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer – Health Digest
Nensuria/Getty Images In the United States, approximately four out of 10 people will get a cancer diagnosis within their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute. (Read this to know the 2 biggest risk factors for cancer, according to a relatively new study.) If you want to […]