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synthesized from dimensionsCancer is a complex group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, representing a leading cause of global mortality among non-infectious conditions. It is frequently analyzed in health outcome metrics alongside cardiovascular disease and diabetes, often categorized as a chronic disease driven by a confluence of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. While cancer manifests in diverse forms—including kidney, prostate, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers—it is fundamentally linked to the disruption of normal cellular processes, such as the failure of apoptosis and the dysregulation of nutrient-sensing pathways like mTOR.
A central theme in the understanding of cancer is its relationship with chronic, low-level inflammation. Numerous health authorities, including the National Cancer Institute and Harvard Health Publishing, associate persistent inflammation with DNA damage and tissue-level effects that promote tumor development. While chronic inflammatory diseases are estimated to contribute to three out of five global deaths, including cancer, there is a scientific consensus that inflammation is not the sole cause of the disease, and there is currently no consensus on whether anti-inflammatory drugs are effective in reducing overall cancer risk.
Dietary habits and nutritional status play a significant role in cancer incidence and mortality. Western-pattern diets, characterized by high intake of red meats, processed foods, and sugars, are associated with elevated risk, with specific mechanisms such as the immune response to Neu5Gc sugar in red meat being implicated in inflammatory-driven cancer progression. Conversely, diets rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains—such as the Mediterranean or DASH diets—are consistently linked to lower cancer risk and improved mortality outcomes. Phytochemicals and natural compounds, including curcumin and various plant metabolites, are studied for their potential to inhibit tumor growth by blocking pathways like VEGF or modulating NF-κB.
Lifestyle factors, including physical activity and sleep hygiene, are critical determinants of cancer risk. Regular exercise is recognized for its role in weight regulation and hormonal balance, which helps mitigate inflammation-linked cancer development. Conversely, sleep disorders, including insomnia and apnea, as well as general circadian disruption, are linked to accelerated tumor formation. For patients already diagnosed with cancer, sleep disturbances are common, often resulting from a combination of pain, depression, and the side effects of treatments like chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
The management of cancer increasingly involves integrative and multidisciplinary approaches. Beyond conventional molecular targeting and surgery, research explores bioelectric signaling for potential cancer normalization and the use of natural products for supportive care. Complementary interventions, such as mindfulness, hypnosis, and relaxation therapies, are supported by clinical guidelines for managing cancer-related distress and anxiety. Furthermore, emerging research into the psychological impact of cancer includes the use of psilocybin to alleviate depression and anxiety in patients facing life-threatening diagnoses.
Finally, the etiology of cancer extends into psychosocial and developmental domains. Studies, such as the CDC-Kaiser Permanente study on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), have identified a graded relationship between childhood maltreatment and adult cancer mortality. Additionally, perceived discrimination and lack of social support have been associated with poorer health outcomes and diminished immune function in the context of cancer. These findings underscore that cancer is not merely a biological event but a systemic health challenge influenced by the entirety of an individual’s life experience and environment.
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Cancer is a complex medical condition addressed through diverse approaches ranging from traditional ethnobotanical practices to modern molecular and psychological therapies. Research indicates that plant-derived secondary metabolites and phytochemicals play a significant role in cancer management by targeting biological processes such as continuous proliferation, angiogenesis, metastatic ability, and the evasion of apoptosis plant-derived secondary metabolites. Specifically, compounds like curcumin, genistein, and resveratrol have been shown to block VEGF signaling pathways, potentially reducing tumor blood flow by up to 70% block VEGF signaling pathways.
Ethnomedical traditions utilize various plant extracts, such as those from timber fruit, myrtle leaves, and sweet cherry, for their pharmacological effects on cancer and associated inflammatory or infectious conditions medicinal plants in ethnomedicine. To improve the efficacy of these natural compounds, research is exploring nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems to enhance bioavailability and target specificity nanotechnology-based drug delivery.
Beyond direct physical treatment, clinical research has investigated the psychological impact of cancer. Several studies, including randomized controlled trials, demonstrate that psilocybin-assisted therapy can lead to rapid and sustained reductions in anxiety and depression for patients with life-threatening cancer psilocybin treatment for anxiety. Finally, cancer is recognized as a condition that can impair the immune system, thereby increasing a patient's vulnerability to secondary nosocomial infections cancer and immune impairment.
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Cancer emerges as a major cause of death among non-infectious diseases Longdom Publishing, frequently analyzed in health outcome metrics alongside cardiovascular disease and diabetes Frontiers. Chronic inflammation significantly contributes to cancer, as noted by Harvard Health Publishing and MD Anderson Cancer Center, with chronic inflammatory diseases driving three out of five global deaths including cancer Medichecks. Poor diets like the Standard American Diet (SAD), high in red meats, fat, and sugars, elevate cancer risk Medical News Today, while Western pattern diets correlate with higher cancer mortality and incidence, especially colon cancer Wikipedia. Conversely, plant-based diets reduce cancer likelihood Sentient Media, HEI-2015 high adherence lowers cancer mortality nutritionalassessment.org; Arimond M, Deitchler M, and DASH diet adherence decreases cancer risks nutritionalassessment.org; Morze et al. (2020). Phytochemicals inhibit cancer cell growth Journal of Food Science & Nutrition, curcumin manages certain cancers Acta Botanica, and natural killer (NK) cells help prevent it Immune Deficiency Foundation. Sleep deprivation and circadian disruption accelerate tumor formation Dove Press; Goran Medic et al., while regular exercise prevents inflammation-linked cancer UnitedHealthcare. Nutrition, inflammation, and cancer interconnect per a Nature Immunology review, with bioelectric signals influencing cancer normalization Tufts University; B. Chernet and Michael Levin. Psilocybin alleviates depression in life-threatening cancer patients Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research.
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Cancer is linked to chronic low-level inflammation in types including kidney, prostate, ovarian, hepatocellular, pancreatic, colorectal, lung, and mesothelioma, according to the National Library of Medicine. Harvard Health Publishing and National Cancer Institute associate chronic inflammation with cancer via DNA damage and tissue effects. Sleep disorders like insomnia and apnea raise cancer risk per Dove Press study by Fang et al.. Dietary factors contribute: poor nutrition and obesity increase risk (Rupa Health), while fruits/vegetables aid prevention (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition); Western diets elevate risk (Rupa Health). Natural compounds like curcumin, genistein, resveratrol block VEGF pathways to curb tumor growth (Springer); plant metabolites target proliferation and metastasis (Springer). No scientific consensus exists on anti-inflammatory drugs reducing risk (National Cancer Institute). Approaches include chronotherapy (Levi F research) and traditional healers (Springer).
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Cancer appears frequently in health outcome studies, ranking as the most common category with 22 out of 95 outcomes health outcomes captured in studies, and contributes to global mortality where 3 out of 5 deaths stem from chronic inflammatory diseases including cancer global deaths from chronic diseases. Chronic inflammation is repeatedly linked to cancer by sources like Chan Zuckerberg Initiative chronic inflammation and diseases, Frontiers inflammation morbidity in cancer, and Harvard Health Publishing low-grade inflammation risks, though fully eliminating inflammation would not eradicate cancer inflammation not sole cause. Dietary factors influence risk: Neu5Gc sugar in red meat triggers immune attacks leading to inflammation and cancer per National Geographic Neu5Gc and cancer link and French NutriNet-Santé study (Elsevier BV) Neu5Gc antibodies association; protective diets like Mediterranean show convincing evidence against total cancer per University of Manchester NCD dietary metrics protective. Immune defenses include natural killer (NK) cells preventing cancer via cytotoxic granules (Immune Deficiency Foundation) NK cells prevent cancer. Treatments encompass molecular targeting inducing apoptosis (Hassan et al., 2014) molecular therapy for apoptosis, psilocybin for anxiety/depression in cancer patients (Stephen Ross et al., Journal of Psychopharmacology) psilocybin symptom reduction, plant extracts like myrtle (Frontiers in Immunology) myrtle extract for cancer, and bioelectric approaches by Michael Levin (Tufts University) bioelectrics in cancer. Physical activity reduces risk via weight control and hormone regulation (MD Anderson Cancer Center) activity reduces cancer risk.
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Cancer appears frequently in research on dietary risk factors, with meta-analyses by Aune et al. showing reduced total cancer risk from higher nut nut consumption meta-analysis, whole grain whole grains cancer risk, and fruit/vegetable intake fruit vegetable cancer mortality. Natural products and herbals are explored for cancer prevention and therapy, including reviews by Izzo et al. natural products cancer review, Musale et al. herbal medicines molecular approach, and studies on Clitoria ternatea Clitoria ternatea cancer potential and timber fruit extracts timber fruit cancer treatment. Biological pathways implicated include NF-κB in cancer progression NF-κB inflammation cancer role and mTOR nutrient-sensing linked to cancer mTOR disordered control cancer. Cancer patients experience sleep disruptions from pain, depression cancer pain depression sleep, chemotherapy chemo radiotherapy sleep effects, and menopausal symptoms chemotherapy menopausal sleep issues, sometimes reversible by treating underlying cancer cancer treatment sleep reversal. Complementary interventions include Society for Integrative Oncology and ASCO guidelines recommending hypnosis hypnosis cancer anxiety guideline and relaxation relaxation therapies cancer anxiety, mindfulness reducing symptoms mindfulness cancer distress review, and psilocybin for anxiety psilocybin advanced cancer anxiety. Other topics cover drug resistance cancer drug resistance view and body fatness IARC body fatness cancer.
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The concept of cancer is addressed in recent research through advancements in therapeutic strategies. Yang et al. (2024) update highlights progress on dual-target drugs. These strategies specifically emphasize pharmacological small-molecule compounds for cancer therapy. Yang et al. provide an update on dual-target approaches, focusing on small molecules as key pharmacological tools in cancer treatment. This indicates ongoing efforts by Yang et al. to refine multi-target drug strategies against cancer.
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Cancer is depicted across the facts as a major chronic disease and 'disease of civilization,' often measured via morbidity, mortality, and Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) alongside cardiovascular disease and diabetes DALYs commonly used for cancer. Paleo diet advocates like Loren Cordain claim it prevents cancer by mimicking hunter-gatherer foods, contrasting with Western diets low in nutrients linked to cancer Paleo diet avoids cancer per Cordain. Meta-analyses show diet quality reduces cancer mortality, such as healthy eating indices lower cancer deaths by Onvani et al. (2017) and fruit/vegetable intake cuts cancer risk by Aune et al. (2016). Risk factors include inflammation inflammation tied to cancer morbidity, adverse childhood experiences per CDC-Kaiser study ACEs gradedly raise cancer risk, perceived discrimination per Pascoe & Smart Richman (2009), sleep disruption, and ageing ageing key cancer risk factor. Allostasis research links chronic cancer to immune allostatic load, with calls for longitudinal studies allostasis-cancer research needs standardization. Cellular senescence has a dual role senescence both aids/inhibits cancer, while mainstream treatments target tumor reduction surgery, chemo among cancer treatments. López-Otín et al. (2023b) explore aging-cancer intersections.
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Cancer is linked to multiple biological disruptions, including alterations in the NAD+/NADH ratio per Navas L.E. and Carnero (2021), chronic inflammation as noted by Libby and Kobold (2019), and oxidative stress from ROS imbalance. Cellular senescence exhibits a dual role in cancer, suppressing tumorigenesis initially but potentially fueling progression via SASP, with senescent cell accumulation contributing to disease progression. In cancer cells, mTOR kinase activation drives metabolic reprogramming, as reviewed by Glaviano et al. (2023) on PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways. Epigenetic factors like m6A modifications are implicated, with reviews in Cancer Cell (2020) and Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology (2023) detailing roles in cancer RNAs. Therapeutic approaches include senolytics and senomorphics to clear senescent cells, sequential senescence induction with senolytics, and spermidine supplementation restoring immune control in models. Exercise lowers cancer risk, while Johnson et al. (2018) in JAMA Oncology found higher death risk with alternative over conventional treatments. Cancer imposes broad impacts, being the second-leading disability claim cause per Sun Life Financial, affecting over 10 million U.S. survivors, with high rates of severe anxiety (12-15%) and depression (1 in 4).
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Cancer is defined as a group of diseases originating in different organs or tissues, characterized by abnormal and uncontrolled cell proliferation that can invade neighboring tissues and metastasize to distant organs cancer group of diseases cells invade and metastasize. It arises from genetic mutations causing cells to divide rapidly and multiply out of control mutations cause abnormal growth normal cell genes mutate, and is highly heterogeneous due to complex molecular and genetic alterations highly heterogeneous disease. Globally, cancer caused about 10 million deaths in 2020, one in six worldwide 10 million deaths 2020, with common types including prostate, colon, lung, and breast cancers most common cancer types. The American Cancer Society describes it as a chronic illness in their resource on managing cancer during and after treatment ACS defines chronic illness. Cancer and treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy cause long-term physical and psychological problems, negatively impacting survivors' quality of life long-term effects on survivors late effects reduce QoL, including post-traumatic stress from repeated stressors PTSD in survivors and second primary cancers distinct from metastases second primary cancer definition. Lower-income survivors report more negative psychosocial impacts lower income worse impacts, while studies like Tedeschi and Calhoun's explore posttraumatic growth using the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory Tedeschi Calhoun growth study. Treatments have evolved: traditional methods damage healthy tissues traditional treatments damage normals, but precision medicine tailors therapies to genetic factors precision medicine definition, with targeted therapies attacking specific tumor molecules targeted therapy genetic tailoring Ecaterina Dumbrava weed analogy. Advances include next-generation sequencing for mutations NGS identifies mutations, AI for diagnostics and plans AI enhances diagnostics, biomarkers like EV-miRNAs and PD-L1 PD-L1 immune evasion, high TMB for immunotherapy high TMB aids immunity, and synthetic lethality targeting pathways synthetic lethality strategy. Drugs like nivolumab improve outcomes in cancers like HNSCC nivolumab pembrolizumab approvals. Research emphasizes early detection's benefits early detection improves outcomes and multidisciplinary care multidisciplinary survivorship clinics.
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claimLevi F published research on the chronotherapy of cancer, covering its biological basis and clinical application.
claimExcessive sleepiness in cancer patients may be caused by injury to the ascending arousal system due to brain metastases or by leptomeningeal carcinomatosis.
claimVarious medical disorders and diseases, ranging from the common cold to cancer, frequently alter an individual’s sleep-wake cycle, often due to pain or infection associated with the primary condition.
claimAnti-Ma-2 antibodies in cancer patients tend to cause hypothalamic lesions, which may precipitate daytime sleepiness and cataplexy, according to Rosenfeld et al. (2001).
claimCancer patients often suffer from pain or depression, which contributes to difficulty sleeping.
referenceCorticosteroids, used to treat rheumatologic and immunologic disorders, cancer, and asthma, commonly cause side effects including sleep disturbances, insomnia, daytime hyperactivity, and mild hypomania (Wolkowitz et al., 1990).
claimTreatment of the underlying cancer may reverse sleep-related symptoms in some patients.
claimMany cancer patients experience difficulty sleeping due to pain or depression, which requires treatment similar to other patients with these conditions.
claimMenopausal symptoms arising from chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, specifically vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and sweating, may contribute to sleep problems in cancer patients.
claimClinical pain conditions reported to affect sleep quality include Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), irritable bowel syndrome, gastric ulcer, cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, dental and orofacial pain, spinal cord damage, burns, and other trauma.
claimPatients with cancer receiving treatments such as chemotherapy, biotherapy, radiotherapy, and medications often experience adverse effects on the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.
claimTreatment of the underlying cancer may reverse symptoms of excessive sleepiness and cataplexy in some patients.
referenceCapuron L, Ravaud A, and Dantzer R studied early depressive symptoms in cancer patients receiving interleukin 2 and/or interferon alfa-2b therapy, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in 2000.
referenceCapuron L et al. investigated the neurobehavioral effects of interferon-alpha in cancer patients, including symptom dimensions and paroxetine responsiveness, published in Neuropsychopharmacology in 2002.
referenceBeszterczey and Lipowski (1977) reported on the prevalence and nature of insomnia in cancer patients.
Cellular senescence: from homeostasis to pathological implications ... frontiersin.org 14 facts
referenceThe review 'The roles and implications of RNA m(6)A modification in cancer' published in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology in 2023 discusses the impact of RNA m6A modification on cancer progression and clinical implications.
claimJMJD3 plays a role in stem cells and cancer.
claimAutophagy functions at the intersection of aging, senescence, and cancer.
referenceThe review 'RNA-binding proteins in regulating mRNA stability and translation: roles and mechanisms in cancer' published in Seminars in Cancer Biology in 2022 details how RNA-binding proteins influence mRNA stability and translation in cancer cells.
claimThe article "Cellular senescence: from homeostasis to pathological implications and therapeutic strategies" addresses the topics of cellular senescence, cancer, m6A RNA methylation, aging, longevity, and inflammation.
claimChronic inflammation can transform into cancer.
referenceNavas L.E. and Carnero A. published 'NAD(+) metabolism, stemness, the immune response, and cancer' in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy in 2021, exploring the intersection of NAD+ metabolism with stem cell function and immunity.
referenceD. Tewari, P. Patni, A. Bishayee, A. Sah, and A. Bishayee published 'Natural products targeting the PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway in cancer: A novel therapeutic strategy' in Seminars in Cancer Biology in 2022, discussing natural products as therapeutic agents targeting the PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway.
referenceThe article 'Roles of METTL3 in cancer: mechanisms and therapeutic targeting' published in the Journal of Hematology & Oncology in 2020 discusses the mechanisms of the METTL3 protein in cancer and its potential as a therapeutic target.
referenceV.N. Anisimov published 'Insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway driving aging and cancer as a target for pharmacological intervention' in Experimental Gerontology in 2003, which explores the insulin/IGF-1 signaling pathway as a target for pharmacological intervention in aging and cancer.
referenceWang S. and Zhang Y. published 'HMGB1 in inflammation and cancer' in the Journal of Hematology & Oncology in 2020, examining the role of HMGB1.
referenceA. Glaviano, A. Foo, S.C. Lam, H.Y. Yap, K.C.H. Yap, W. Jacot, R.H. Jones, et al. published 'PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling transduction pathway and targeted therapies in cancer' in Molecular Cancer in 2023, reviewing the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and its role in cancer therapy.
referenceThe review 'm(6)A modification in coding and non-coding RNAs: roles and therapeutic implications in cancer' published in Cancer Cell in 2020 examines the function of m6A modification in both coding and non-coding RNAs within the context of cancer.
claimMetabolic programs tailor T cell immunity in the contexts of viral infection, cancer, and aging.
Integrating allostasis and emerging technologies to study complex ... nature.com Nov 5, 2025 13 facts
claimCurrent research on allostasis in the context of cancer is limited by the prevalence of cross-sectional studies, which hinders causal inference and the ability to determine the long-term effects of allostatic load on cancer outcomes.
claimHistorically, research on allostasis has focused primarily on neuropsychological conditions, but recent studies are expanding this focus to include immune-mediated diseases and cancer.
claimCurrent allostatic load indices fail to fully capture the complexity of immune allostasis in chronic conditions like Long COVID, HIV, or cancer because they rely on a narrow subset of immune biomarkers such as CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α.
accountH.I.A. and H.J.B. searched the literature and wrote sections on cancer.
claimThe application of allostasis has expanded from neuropsychological disorders, such as addiction and depression, to include immune-mediated diseases, chronic infections, and cancer.
perspectiveFuture research on allostasis in cancer requires the standardization of allostatic load metrics and the implementation of longitudinal studies across diverse cancer types to clarify the relationship between allostatic load and cancer initiation and progression.
claimPrevious studies on allostasis and cancer have largely focused on specific cancer types like breast and prostate cancer, which limits broader insights across other cancer types.
perspectiveFuture research on the allostasis framework in cancer requires the standardization of allostatic load metrics and the implementation of longitudinal studies across diverse cancer types.
perspectiveCurrent indices of immune allostasis, which rely on a narrow subset of biomarkers such as CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α, fail to fully capture the complexity of immune allostasis in chronic conditions like Long COVID, HIV, or cancer.
claimThe immune system's allostatic response can be triggered by stressors including prolonged infection and chronic diseases such as cancer, in addition to chronic neuropsychological and environmental stress.
claimChronic diseases, including cancer, impose an allostatic load on the immune system.
claimAdaptive physiological shifts, or changes in allostatic state, contribute to the development of disorders such as drug addiction, immune diseases, and cancer.
claimRecent research has expanded the focus of allostasis beyond neuropsychological conditions to include the role of allostatic load and overload in the development of immune-mediated diseases and cancer.
Cellular rejuvenation: molecular mechanisms and potential ... - Nature nature.com Mar 14, 2023 12 facts
procedureA sequential therapy regimen for cancer involves inducing therapy-induced senescence (TIS) followed by the administration of a senolytic agent to kill the senescent cancer cells.
referenceLibby, P. and Kobold, S. published a study in 2019 titled 'Inflammation: a common contributor to cancer, aging, and cardiovascular diseases-expanding the concept of cardio-oncology' in Cardiovascular Research, which posits inflammation as a common factor contributing to cancer, aging, and cardiovascular diseases.
claimRothwell P. M. et al. analyzed individual patient data from randomised trials to determine the effect of daily aspirin on the long-term risk of death due to cancer in a 2011 study published in The Lancet.
claimCellular reprogramming contributes to cancer initiation, development, and recurrence.
referencePericentromeric noncoding RNA alters the DNA binding of CTCF and influences inflammatory gene expression in senescence and cancer, as reported in the 2021 paper 'Pericentromeric noncoding RNA changes DNA binding of CTCF and inflammatory gene expression in senescence and cancer' published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
claimCellular reprogramming mediated by specific transcription factors or epigenetic gene mutations initiates cancer.
claimExercise activates the immune system, facilitates DNA repair processes, maintains metabolic homeostasis, and lowers the risk of diabetes, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, and depression, while also prolonging lifespan.
claimCancer cells can establish a senescence response, which allows for the potential exploitation of senescence as a strategy to treat cancer.
referenceSenescence can be exploited for the treatment of cancer.
referenceSirtuins, melatonin, and circadian rhythms are interconnected in the context of aging and cancer, as discussed by Jung-Hynes, Reiter, and Ahmad in the Journal of Pineal Research (2010).
referenceLananna and Musiek (2015) published 'The circadian clock in skin: implications for adult stem cells, tissue regeneration, cancer, aging, and immunity' in Journal of Biological Rhythms, detailing the role of circadian clocks in skin physiology.
claimMenendez and Alarcon (2017) discuss the senescence-inflammatory regulation of reparative cellular reprogramming in the contexts of aging and cancer.
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claimThe ethanol extract from timber fruit is used to treat cancer, gastrointestinal conditions such as cholera and dysentery, tooth infections, and mouth ulcers, and it is effective against Enterococcus faecium and Staphylococcus aureus.
claimSeveral glycosides, including cardiac glycosides, have been empirically documented to offer therapeutic benefits, particularly in the management of heart disease and cancer.
referenceVasan, Baselga, and Hyman published 'A view on drug resistance in cancer' in the journal Nature in 2019.
claimThe alcoholic extract of myrtle leaves shows efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa via electrostatic interactions and is used to address cancer, inflammation, diabetes, ulcers, hypertension, diarrhea, and rheumatism.
claimNosocomial infections caused by Non-Candida albicans Candida (NCAC) are associated with medical interventions and situations including cancer treatments, surgical implantations, HIV, AIDS, and the overuse of antibiotics.
claimMethanol extract from sweet cherry fruit is used in the treatment of cancer, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular disease, and shows activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
claimTimber fruit extract is used to treat cancer, gastrointestinal disorders such as cholera and dysentery, and oral infections including toothaches and mouth ulcers.
claimThe alcoholic extract from Myrtle leaves is used to treat cancer, inflammations, diabetes, ulcers, hypertension, dysentery, and rheumatism.
claimConditions such as cancer, diabetes mellitus, liver and biliary tract conditions, and alcoholism impair the immune system, increasing vulnerability to Klebsiella pneumoniae infections.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 8 facts
measurementCurcumin, genistein, and resveratrol block VEGF signaling pathways, which can reduce tumor blood flow by up to 70% and inhibit cancer spread.
claimTraditional healers have developed expertise in managing complex conditions including diabetes, hypertension, mental health disorders, and various forms of cancer.
claimPlant-derived secondary metabolites have anticancer potential by addressing cancer characteristics such as continuous proliferation, evasion of apoptosis, angiogenesis, and metastatic ability.
measurementRegulatory bodies approved approximately twenty plant-derived medications between 2000 and 2005 for conditions including cancer, neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, and genetic conditions.
claimCurcumin formulations with improved bioavailability are being tested for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and cancer.
claimPlant-based chemicals utilize various strategies to combat cancer by targeting specific biological processes, according to Ahmed et al. (2022).
claimNanotechnology-based drug delivery systems enhance the bioavailability, target specificity, and therapeutic efficacy of medicinal plant compounds, particularly for treating cancer and neurodegeneration.
referenceAhmed MB, Islam SU, Alghamdi AA, Kamran M, Ahsan H, and Lee YS (2022) authored 'Phytochemicals as chemo-preventive agents and signaling molecule modulators: current role in cancer therapeutics and inflammation', published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, volume 23, issue 24, article 15765.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org Mar 20, 2026 6 facts
claimMany cancer patients experience inflammation.
claimChronic inflammation is a risk factor for disease and cancer, but it is not a guarantee that an individual will develop these conditions, as genetics and lifestyle also play a role.
claimDiet is a modifiable factor that influences inflammatory processes and may affect cancer risk.
claimPhysical activity helps reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases by assisting in the maintenance of a healthy body weight, playing a role in hormone regulation, and supporting digestion.
claimDisease states, such as cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, can cause or worsen inflammation in the body.
claimInflammation functions as an immune system tool that helps the body heal and prevent illnesses, but chronic inflammation increases the risk of diseases, including cancer.
Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 6 facts
measurementThere are more than 10 million Americans living with a history of cancer, defined as being 5 or more years after diagnosis.
claimWhile many cancer survivors return to normal functioning and live symptom-free lives after treatment, cancer and its treatment can result in physical and psychological problems that persist in a chronic, long-term manner or emerge months or years after treatment.
claimCancer and its treatment can result in a wide range of physical and psychological problems that persist in a chronic, long-term manner or appear months or years after treatment.
claimLong-term and late effects of cancer can negatively impact the quality of life for cancer survivors.
claimLong-term and late effects of cancer can negatively impact the quality of life for cancer survivors.
claimCancer and its treatment can result in physical and psychological problems that persist in a chronic, long-term manner or emerge months or years after treatment concludes.
Modern Diet and its Impact on Human Health - Longdom Publishing longdom.org 5 facts
claimUnder-nutrition causes nutritional deficiency, while over-nutrition leads to obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and cancer.
claimThe nutrient-sensing system, with the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) as a major component, controls nutrition storage, distribution, and utilization in vivo, and disordered control of this system can lead to metabolic diseases and cancer.
claimUrban populations face an increased risk of chronic diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and certain cancers.
claimDiverse food systems and diets associated with different ways of life affect human physical activity levels, body composition, physique, life expectancy, and disease patterns, including cancer.
claimCancer is a major cause of death among non-infectious diseases.
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span nature.com Dec 5, 2019 5 facts
referenceThe NF-κB pathway plays a significant role in inflammation, immunity, and cancer, as detailed by Taniguchi and Karin (2018).
referenceLeisure-time physical activity is associated with the risk of 26 types of cancer in adults, according to a 2016 study of 1.44 million adults published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
claimCellular senescence is a factor in aging and cancer, as detailed in a 2013 review in the Annual Review of Physiology.
claimSystemic chronic inflammation (SCI) leads to several diseases that represent the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders.
claimNutrition, inflammation, and cancer are interconnected, as discussed in a 2017 review in Nature Immunology.
Risk Factors: Chronic Inflammation - NCI - National Cancer Institute cancer.gov Apr 29, 2015 4 facts
claimScientific consensus on whether anti-inflammatory medications reduce cancer risk is not yet available.
claimResearch studies investigating whether anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, reduce cancer risk have not yet provided a clear answer.
claimChronic inflammation can result in DNA damage and lead to the development of cancer over time.
claimMany studies have investigated whether anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, reduce the risk of cancer.
Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Apr 1, 2020 4 facts
claimResearch has associated chronic inflammation with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
claimFoods high in simple sugars (such as soda, fruit juices with added sugars, sports drinks), processed meat, and refined carbs (such as white bread and pasta) are linked to a higher risk of problems related to chronic inflammation, such as heart disease, weight gain, and cancer.
claimFoods that inhibit the inflammatory response are linked to a lower risk of heart disease, weight gain, and cancer.
claimWhile there is no clear evidence that a specific diet prevents chronic inflammation, certain foods are associated with promoting or inhibiting the inflammatory response and are linked to risks of heart disease, weight gain, and cancer.
What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu Jan 13, 2025 4 facts
claimIf chronic inflammation is caused by a chronic infection such as hepatitis C or cancer, treatment involves addressing the underlying condition.
claimIncreased inflammation is linked to the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, hardening of the arteries, heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression, osteoporosis, and strokes.
claimThe immune system protects the body from germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, as well as toxins and cancer by deploying white blood cells and proteins to attack these invaders.
procedureTreating chronic inflammation involves identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the immune system's overactivity, such as removing toxins like tobacco smoke or alcohol, treating chronic infections like hepatitis C or cancer, or using medications to lower immune system activity in cases of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Jan 12, 2022 4 facts
claimChildhood obesity often persists into adulthood, increasing the risk of non-communicable diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer, according to Guh et al. (2009) and Lauby-Secretan et al. (2016).
claimHealth outcome indicators primarily focused on morbidity or mortality related to chronic diseases, specifically coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
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claimThe most frequently used health outcome indicators were Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
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referenceLevin et al. (2019) published 'Endogenous Bioelectrics in Development, Cancer, and Regeneration: Drugs and Bioelectronic Devices as Electroceuticals for Regenerative Medicine' in iScience, discussing the use of bioelectric signals and devices for regenerative medicine.
referenceP. Srivastava, A. Kane, C. Harrison, and Michael Levin published 'A Meta-Analysis of Bioelectric Data in Cancer, Embryogenesis, and Regeneration' in the journal Bioelectricity in 2021, providing a meta-analysis of bioelectric data across these three domains.
referenceLevin published 'Bioelectrical approaches to cancer as a problem of the scaling of the cellular self' in Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology in 2021.
referencePio-Lopez, L., and Levin, M. published 'Morphoceuticals: Perspectives for discovery of drugs targeting anatomical control mechanisms in regenerative medicine, cancer and aging' in Drug Discovery Today in 2023.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 4 facts
measurementIn the publications reviewed, researchers captured a total of 95 health and disease-related outcomes, with the most frequent categories being cancer (n=22, 23.2%), cardiovascular diseases (n=20, 21.1%), mortality/deaths averted/years of life saved (n=15, 15.8%), type 2 diabetes (n=12, 12.6%), and stroke (n=10, 10.5%).
procedureThe research team developed 10 categories for health outcomes: cancer; cardiovascular diseases; mortality, number of deaths averted, or years of life saved (non-specific disease); type 2 diabetes; stroke; disability-adjusted life year (DALY) (non-specific disease); weight, overweight, or obesity; composite health indicators; quality-adjusted life year (QALY) or quality of life (QOL) related to non-specific diseases; or other.
claimHuman health and nutrition outcome metrics in research have expanded from a focus on mortality from cardiovascular disease and cancer to include deaths avoided from type 2 diabetes mellitus and the prevalence of serum retinol deficiency.
measurementAmong the 95 health-related outcomes analyzed in the 42 reviewed papers, the most frequent categories were cancer (23.2%), heart-related diseases (21.1%), and mortality, number of deaths averted, or years of life saved (15.8%).
Coping – Late Effects - NCI cancer.gov May 12, 2025 3 facts
claimA second primary cancer is a new cancer that occurs in a person with a history of cancer, which can sometimes be caused by previous cancer treatment many years after the initial treatment has finished.
claimPost-traumatic stress in cancer survivors can be caused by the accumulation of extreme feelings and repeated stressful events associated with finding out about, treating, and living with cancer.
claimSecond primary cancer is distinct from metastatic cancer, as metastatic cancer refers to cancer that has spread from its original site, whereas second primary cancer is a new, separate cancer.
Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 3 facts
referenceThe study 'Nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies' by Aune D, Keum N, Giovannucci E, et al. was published in BMC Medicine in 2016 (14: 207).
referenceThe study 'Whole grain consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all cause and cause specific mortality: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies' by Aune D, Keum N, Giovannucci E, et al. was published in the BMJ in 2016 (353: i2716).
referenceThe study 'Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies' by Aune D, Giovannucci E, Boffetta P, et al. was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in 2016.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 3 facts
referencePurnamayanti et al. (2022) investigated the potential application of Clitoria ternatea for cancer treatment, published in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research.
referenceElansary (2014) examined the role of natural antioxidants in combating human cancer.
claimMolecular targeting therapy is a therapeutic approach for cancer that focuses on inducing apoptosis, as discussed by Hassan et al. (2014).
What Are The Global Impacts of The Western Diet On Health? rupahealth.com 3 facts
claimCancer is influenced by dietary habits, with a portion of cancer deaths attributed to poor nutrition and obesity.
claimThe Western diet's departure from traditional nutritional models has been linked to health challenges including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
claimThe Western diet, characterized by processed foods and low fruit and vegetable consumption, is a factor in the prevalence of cancer.
Psycho-oncology supports the whole person during and after cancer ... utswmed.org 5 days ago 3 facts
measurementApproximately 1 in 4 people with cancer experience depression, which is a rate five times higher than that of the general population.
measurementResearch indicates that 12% to 15% of people with cancer report experiencing severe anxiety.
claimCancer affects every part of a person's life, extending beyond physical impacts on the body.
The Evolution of Diet - National Geographic nationalgeographic.com 3 facts
claimAlthough humans have consumed red meat for two million years, heavy consumption increases the risk of atherosclerosis and cancer in most populations, with the cause extending beyond saturated fat or cholesterol.
claimThe human immune system attacks a sugar found in red meat called Neu5Gc, which causes low-level inflammation in the young that could eventually lead to cancer.
claimAdvocates of the Paleo diet, such as Loren Cordain, claim that consuming the foods eaten by hunter-gatherer ancestors can help modern humans avoid diseases of civilization, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and acne.
The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org 3 facts
claimMedications and conditions commonly associated with secondary immunodeficiencies include chemotherapy agents, immune suppressive medications, cancer, transplanted organ rejection, and autoimmune diseases.
claimNatural killer (NK) cells defend against viruses and potentially prevent cancer by injecting virus-infected cells with cytotoxic granules.
claimNatural killer (NK) cells defend against viruses and may help prevent cancer.
Ancient Roots of Today's Emerging Renaissance in ... link.springer.com 3 facts
referenceSchmidt (2016) conducted a randomized controlled trial demonstrating that psilocybin treatment leads to rapid and sustained symptom reduction in patients with life-threatening cancer suffering from anxiety and depression.
referenceCharles A. Grob, Alicia L. Danforth, Gurpreet S. Chopra, Marycie Hagerty, Charles R. McKay, Adam L. Halberstadt, and George R. Greer published the 'Pilot study of psilocybin treatment for anxiety in patients with advanced-stage cancer' in the Archives of General Psychiatry in 2011.
referenceRoland R. Griffiths, Matthew W. Johnson, Michael A. Carducci, Annie Umbricht, William A. Richards, Brian D. Richards, Mary P. Cosimano, and Margaret A. Klinedinst published the study 'Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: A randomized double-blind trial' in the Journal of Psychopharmacology in 2016.
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Feb 12, 2021 3 facts
claimChronic, low-grade inflammation is linked to the development of diseases including cancer, heart disease, dementia, arthritis, and depression.
claimInitial infections can trigger chronic inflammation, which is associated with various diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer.
claimChronic inflammation can lead to various ailments, including cancer, depression, diabetes, and severe cases of COVID-19.
Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety - nccih nccih.nih.gov 3 facts
claimThe 2023 joint guideline issued by the Society for Integrative Oncology and the American Society for Clinical Oncology recommends that hypnosis may be offered to people with cancer to improve anxiety symptoms during cancer-related diagnostic and treatment procedures, with an intermediate quality of evidence and a moderate strength of recommendation.
measurementA 2019 analysis of 29 studies involving 3,274 participants showed that mindfulness-based practices significantly reduced psychological distress, fatigue, sleep disturbance, pain, and symptoms of anxiety and depression among people with cancer, though the results may not generalize to other populations due to the study sample being primarily women with breast cancer.
referenceIn a 2023 joint guideline, the Society for Integrative Oncology and the American Society for Clinical Oncology recommended that relaxation therapies may be offered to adults with cancer to improve anxiety symptoms during active treatment, citing intermediate quality of evidence and moderate strength of recommendation.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
referenceHeidemann et al. (2008) conducted a prospective cohort study of women finding associations between dietary patterns and the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes.
claimCompared to a healthy diet, the Western pattern diet is positively correlated with an elevated incidence of obesity, death from heart disease, and cancer, particularly colon cancer.
claimGreater adherence to a Western pattern diet increases the overall risk of mortality due to cancer.
Published Studies — Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and ... hopkinspsychedelic.org 3 facts
referenceA 2023 study published in Cancer explored innovations in group-based psilocybin-assisted therapy for patients with major depression and cancer.
referenceMacLean, Johnson, Reissig, Prisinzano, and Griffiths published research in 'Psychological Aspects of Cancer' in 2013 regarding the use of the classic hallucinogen psilocybin for the treatment of existential distress associated with cancer.
claimPsilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer, as demonstrated in a randomized double-blind trial.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 3 facts
claimThe 'double burden' of malnutrition in lower-income countries refers to the simultaneous presence of conventional malnutrition (insufficient calories and micronutrients) causing poor maternal and child health, and modern malnutrition (poor diet quality) causing obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
claimJohn Yudkin and other researchers implicated excess sugar consumption as a cause of coronary disease, hypertriglyceridemia, cancer, and dental caries.
claimThere has been a general discordance between findings from cohort studies and supplement trials regarding the effects of specific vitamins on cardiovascular and cancer endpoints.
Targeted Therapy and Personalized Medicine - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
claimThe increasing number of clinical trials selecting specific molecular targets indicates an improvement in tools and capacity for the early diagnosis of cancer.
claimTargeted therapy and personalized medicine are emerging disciplines in cancer research designed for the treatment and prevention of cancer.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
claimChronic low-level inflammation participates in the development of many cancer types, including kidney, prostate, ovarian, hepatocellular, pancreatic, colorectal, lung, and mesothelioma.
measurementWorldwide, 3 out of 5 people die due to chronic inflammatory diseases, including stroke, chronic respiratory diseases, heart disorders, cancer, obesity, and diabetes.
Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com May 19, 2017 2 facts
Advances in Pharmacognosy for Modern Drug Discovery and ... jbph.org 2 facts
referenceIzzo AA, Borrelli F, Capasso R, et al. published a review titled 'Natural products and cancer: From drug discovery to prevention and therapy' in the British Journal of Pharmacology in 2025, discussing the role of natural products in cancer treatment.
referenceMusale P, Patil S, More B, et al. published 'Recent advance of herbal medicines in cancer – a molecular approach' in the journal Heliyon.
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Sep 19, 2022 2 facts
claimA moderate increase (20-percentile increase) in the AHEI score during follow-up was associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and cancer mortality.
measurementPooled findings from two US cohorts found that the highest AHEI quintile (median 64.5) compared with the lowest quintile (median 36.9) was associated with a 24% reduction in cardiovascular disease, a 33% reduction in diabetes mellitus, and a 6% reduction in cancer incidence.
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Inflammation medschool.vanderbilt.edu Feb 10, 2015 2 facts
measurementSepsis is the third leading disease killer in the United States, following heart attacks and cancer.
claimInflammation is associated with a long list of disorders, including arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, blindness, cancer, diabetes, and potentially autism and mental illness.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 2 facts
claimTurmeric (Curcuma longa) contains the compound curcumin, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and shows promise in managing conditions such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain types of cancer.
claimCurcumin, the active compound in turmeric, possesses anti-inflammatory properties effective in managing arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain types of cancer.
How Different Types of Insurance Help Manage Risk | PeoplesWealth bankatpeoples.com 2 facts
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 2 facts
claimThe immune system is a complex and integrated system of cells, tissues, and organs that defends the body against foreign substances, pathogenic microorganisms (including bacteria, viruses, and fungi), and the development of cancer.
claimProtein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in the developed world commonly occurs secondary to chronic diseases that interfere with nutrient metabolism, such as inflammatory bowel disease, chronic renal failure, or cancer.
The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 2 facts
claimThe study results align with other research showing connections between diet quality and medical outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and cancer risk.
accountPhysicians working in eastern and central Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the southern Pacific, and other isolated regions reported few or no instances of dental caries, cancer, heart disease, appendicitis, diverticulitis, diabetes, and infectious disease among indigenous populations.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health - Maricopa Open Digital Press open.maricopa.edu 2 facts
claimA history of perceived discrimination is associated with mental and physical health problems, including depression, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, according to Pascoe & Smart Richman (2009).
measurementIn a study by Baron et al. (1990), spouses of cancer patients who reported high levels of social support demonstrated better immune functioning on two out of three measures compared to those with lower reported social support.
Homeostasis and Feedback Loops | Anatomy and Physiology I courses.lumenlearning.com 2 facts
Emerging Therapeutics in Precision Cancer Medicine - Frontiers frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimThe Frontiers Research Topic 'Emerging Therapeutics in Precision Cancer Medicine' categorizes its content under the keywords Cancer, Cancer Medicine, and Oncogenic Proteins.
claimThe 'Emerging Therapeutics in Precision Cancer Medicine' Research Topic is categorized under the keywords Cancer, Cancer Medicine, and Oncogenic Proteins.
Positive and negative psychosocial impacts on cancer ... nature.com 2 facts
referenceBellizzi et al. (2012) investigated the positive and negative psychosocial impacts experienced by individuals diagnosed with cancer during adolescence or young adulthood.
referenceEngvall et al. (2011) reported on both negative and positive consequences experienced by adolescents diagnosed with cancer, measured three and four years after their diagnosis.
What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Mar 27, 2023 2 facts
claimChronic, low-grade inflammation is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and certain skin conditions.
claimChronic inflammation contributes to several major health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and certain skin conditions.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 2 facts
claimThe Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) demonstrated criterion-related validity in a prospective cohort study, where individuals in the highest quintile of HEI-2015 scores had a decreased risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality compared to those in the lowest quintile.
claimHigher adherence to the DASH diet is linked to lower risks for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease incidence or mortality, cancer incidence or mortality, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegenerative disease, according to Morze et al. (2020).
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com Jan 31, 2024 2 facts
measurementChronic inflammatory diseases are the most significant cause of death globally, with three out of five deaths related to them, including strokes, chronic respiratory disease, heart disorders, cancer, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various conditions, including autoimmune diseases (thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, heart disease), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), lung diseases (COPD, asthma), mood conditions (depression), metabolic diseases (type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease), and some cancers.
Bioelectricity - The Levin Lab drmichaellevin.org 2 facts
claimEndogenous voltage potentials act as bioelectric signals that can reveal, induce, and normalize cancer within the microenvironment, according to a 2013 paper by B. Chernet and Michael Levin in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Oncology.
referenceLevin, M. (2021) reviewed bioelectric signaling as a system of reprogrammable circuits underlying embryogenesis, regeneration, and cancer.
Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... scispace.com 1 fact
claimConsuming more fruits and vegetables can contribute to medical nutrition therapies for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity, as well as to the prevention of these diseases.
Associations between pain intensity, psychosocial factors ... - Nature nature.com Jun 12, 2024 1 fact
claimThe patient population in the Oslo University Hospital Pain Registry study included individuals with diverse chronic pain conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and various subacute pain conditions, with non-malignant cases being overrepresented.
Psychosocial Pathways - CDC cdc.gov Sep 1, 2023 1 fact
referenceThe CDC-Kaiser Permanente study on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) found a graded relationship between ACEs and conditions such as ischemic heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, and liver disease.
What are Cytokines? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Jan 3, 2023 1 fact
claimExcessive cytokine release creates a heightened inflammatory response that can damage tissue and lead to conditions including autoimmune diseases, metabolic disorders, cancer, and sepsis.
What is Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique? - Dolores Cannon dolorescannon.com 1 fact
claimDolores Cannon and QHHT practitioners claim that while there are no guarantees, they have experienced various physical healings during sessions, including the curing of cancer at various stages, the regeneration of cartilage between joints, the eradication of AIDS, the healing of heart conditions, the regeneration of deteriorated livers and damaged kidneys, the healing of open flesh wounds without scarring, the removal of root causes for migraines, the restoration of 20/20 vision, the curing of diabetes, and the resolution of intestinal, back, neck, shoulder, lung, and skin problems.
Experts recommend 7-8 hours of sleep for better brain health sph.unc.edu Jan 31, 2017 1 fact
claimThe Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) consensus statement asserts that people with chronic inadequate sleep are at higher risk for and experience more severe health problems, including dementia, depression, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.
Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Their ... - PMC - NIH pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimMedicinal plants commonly used in ethnomedicine possess pharmacological effects relevant to the treatment of diabetes mellitus, cancer, infections, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Evolutionary Eating — What We Can Learn From Our Primitive Past todaysdietitian.com Apr 1, 2009 1 fact
perspectiveSome scientists argue that modern humans are not genetically adapted to the modern diet introduced during the Neolithic Revolution and the Industrial Age, and that this dietary divergence contributes to epidemic levels of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
Reference Hallucination Score for Medical Artificial ... medinform.jmir.org Jul 31, 2024 1 fact
referenceIto et al. (2025) evaluated the feasibility of using large language model-assisted citation screening in a scoping review on nonpharmacological interventions for delirium in patients with cancer, published in Cureus.
Mythos of Jeffrey Epstein and Harvard University's Science - LinkedIn linkedin.com May 27, 2025 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein cultivated a public image as a visionary financier of science who aimed to solve major problems like cancer or the mysteries of consciousness to gain legitimacy and influence.
The Hidden Dangers of Inflammation—And How to Protect Yourself ... lifetimedentalnwa.com Mar 14, 2025 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is linked to the development of various health conditions, including gingivitis, periodontal disease, heart disease, arthritis, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune diseases, and cancer.
Mitochondria and the dynamic control of stem cell homeostasis link.springer.com Apr 16, 2018 1 fact
referencePrieto and Torres (2017) reviewed the role of mitochondrial dynamics in cell reprogramming and cancer.
Inflammation bioxpedia.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), dermatological diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, diabetes, and several types of cancer.
Homeostatic medicine: a strategy for exploring health and disease link.springer.com Sep 26, 2022 1 fact
claimMainstream treatments for cancer, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, aim to reduce tumor volume, block invasiveness, and induce tumor cell death.
Inflammation: The Cause of All Diseases - MDPI mdpi.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation can lead to a variety of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and autoimmune conditions.
Medicinal plants meet modern biodiversity science - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
measurementTribal healers in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh utilize 68 plant species from 45 families to treat a wide range of ailments, including itching, wounds, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer.
Physical and psychological long-term and late effects of cancer - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
claimIn a study of 138 oncological dyads, perceiving cancer as a threat or as a central life event negatively influences positive forms of dyadic coping, whereas perceiving the disease as a challenge positively influences positive dyadic coping.
How the intersection of modern diets, climate, and food systems is ... medicalxpress.com Nov 17, 2025 1 fact
claimHighly processed modern diets are linked to chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and poor mental health.
The Long-Term Perceived Effect of Childhood Trauma on Youth's ... rsisinternational.org 1 fact
claimFelitti and his team (1998) found that adverse childhood experiences, such as neglect, physical abuse, and maltreatment, lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood, including causes of death like heart disease and cancer.
Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety frontlineerdallas.com 1 fact
measurementA 2018 systematic review of 9 studies with 278 total participants found that while biofeedback for anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with long-term physical conditions (such as chronic pain, asthma, cancer, and headache) appears promising, it cannot currently be recommended for clinical use in place of or in addition to current treatments.
Western diet – Knowledge and References - Taylor & Francis taylorandfrancis.com 1 fact
claimMoving away from a Western diet, which is characterized as an impoverished, processed food diet, reduces inflammation throughout the body and lowers the risk of heart disease and many cancers.
Medicinal Plants and Traditional Uses and Modern Applications jneonatalsurg.com Mar 17, 2025 1 fact
claimMedicinal plants have historically been used across diverse cultures to treat a broad spectrum of diseases, ranging from minor ailments like colds and digestive issues to severe conditions such as infections, cancer, and chronic inflammatory disorders.
The Evolutionary Impact of Dietary Shifts on Physical and Cognitive ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
claimThe association between the Neu5Gc carbohydrate and serum antibodies against it provides a molecular link to cancer, as observed in the French NutriNet-Santé study.
The hallmarks of aging as a conceptual framework for health and ... frontiersin.org Jan 15, 2024 1 fact
referenceLópez-Otín et al. (2023b) published 'Meta-hallmarks of aging and cancer' in Cell Metabolism, which explores the intersection between the biological mechanisms of aging and cancer development.
a synthesis of dietary quality metrics and their validity for the double ... research.manchester.ac.uk 1 fact
claimFour non-communicable disease (NCD) dietary metrics—the Mediterranean Diet Score, Alternative Healthy Eating Index, Healthy Eating Index, and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension—have convincing evidence of protective associations with specific NCD outcomes, including mortality, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and total cancer.
Causes of Inflammation and How It Affects Health chanzuckerberg.com Oct 13, 2022 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Financial Literacy: The Guide to Managing Your Money - Annuity.org annuity.org 1 fact
claimDisability insurance protects an individual's income by providing a source of funds if they become unable to work due to disabling injuries or illnesses, such as cancer or severe bodily injury.
Psychedelics, Sociality, and Human Evolution frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimLifetime psychedelic use is associated with markers of physical health, including self-reported overall health, body mass index, and the incidence of heart conditions or cancer in the past 12 months.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimScientific research has linked the Mediterranean Diet to benefits beyond cardiovascular health, including reduced risks of obesity, diabetes, cancer, depression, and cognitive decline, as well as improved quality of life.
Editorial: Inflammation and chronic disease - Frontiers frontiersin.org Jul 1, 2024 1 fact
claimInflammation is associated with the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and behavioral health disorders.
Psychedelics and Consciousness: Distinctions, Demarcations, and ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
claimStephen Ross et al. conducted a randomized controlled trial showing rapid and sustained symptom reduction following psilocybin treatment for anxiety and depression in patients with life-threatening cancer, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, volume 30, page 1165.
Bioelectric signaling: Reprogrammable circuits underlying ... cell.com Apr 6, 2021 1 fact
claimSpecific ion channels play functional roles in development, cancer, and regeneration.
Extremophiles: The alien-like creatures of Earth – ScIU - IU Blogs blogs.iu.edu Jan 15, 2024 1 fact
claimReplicating the biochemical survival mechanisms of extremophiles in biotechnology may provide pharmacological solutions for treating cancer, antibiotic resistance, and health concerns involving cell death and malnutrition.
The Convoluted Universe, Book 1 by Dolores Cannon - Goodreads goodreads.com 1 fact
accountThe entity identified as R asserts that when a person dies of cancer caused by smoking, the surrounding people and the deceased individual learn a harsh lesson, which serves a purpose in their destiny.
Should you be tested for inflammation? health.harvard.edu Mar 29, 2022 1 fact
claimStamping out inflammation would not eliminate cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, or aging.
Inflammatory markers explained arc-w.nihr.ac.uk May 10, 2022 1 fact
claimInflammatory marker tests are non-specific, meaning they indicate the presence of inflammation but do not identify the underlying cause, which could range from a mild infection to cancer.
The Role of Immune Cells in Inflammation jmolpat.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is implicated in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer.
Classification Schemes of Altered States of Consciousness - ORBi orbi.uliege.be 1 fact
claimRoss et al. (2016) conducted a randomized controlled trial demonstrating that psilocybin treatment leads to rapid and sustained symptom reduction for anxiety and depression in patients with life-threatening cancer.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
referenceA history of perceived discrimination is associated with mental and physical health problems, including depression, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, according to Pascoe & Smart Richman (2009).
Targeted Therapy | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University winshipcancer.emory.edu 1 fact
claimTargeted therapy is an innovative approach to treating certain types of cancer with precision and effectiveness, offering new hope and improved outcomes for patients.
Implications of the Western Diet for Agricultural Production, Health ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimSeveral global regions are experiencing a diet-related health crisis characterized by malnutrition, overweight, obesity, and metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer, according to the 2018 WHO database.
The Montreal model: an integrative biomedical-psychedelic ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceRoss, Bossis, Guss, Agin-Liebes, Malone, Cohen, et al. published 'Rapid and sustained symptom reduction following psilocybin treatment for anxiety and depression in patients with life-threatening cancer: a randomized controlled trial' in the Journal of Psychopharmacology in 2016 (doi: 10.1177/0269881116675512).
Tracking Inflammation Through Biomarkers rupahealth.com Jul 24, 2024 1 fact
claimSoluble Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor (suPAR) offers potential insights into conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and infections.
How the Immune System Works with Primary Immunodeficiency igcares.com 1 fact
claimNatural killer (NK) cells defend against viruses and possibly prevent cancer by injecting virus-infected cells with a chemical "killer potion."
Sirian Starseeds: Markings, Birthmarks & Traits - Centre of Excellence centreofexcellence.com Jul 10, 2024 1 fact
claimProminent water sign placements, including the Sun, Moon, Rising Sign, or Stelliums in Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces, are associated with intuition, emotional depth, and spirituality, which are considered common traits of Sirian Starseeds.
What is inflammation, and why is it dangerous? health.harvard.edu Mar 1, 2020 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with health problems including heart disease, arthritis, depression, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer.
Future of Food Series Part IV: The Evolution of Diet harmonyvalleyfarm.blogspot.com Sep 11, 2014 1 fact
perspectiveLoren Cordain advocates for a diet consisting of lean meat and fish while limiting the intake of beans, cereal grains, and dairy products to avoid 'diseases of civilization' such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.
Inflammatory Markers | Choose the Right Test arupconsult.com Jun 16, 2025 1 fact
claimInflammation is the body's innate response to injury or insult, including infection, trauma, surgery, burns, and cancer.
Hard problem of consciousness - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
perspectiveCognitive psychologist Steven Pinker states that the 'easy problems' are 'about as easy as going to Mars or curing cancer,' meaning scientists generally know what to look for and could likely solve them in this century with sufficient brainpower and funding.
The Western Diet: Processed Foods and Meats Are Killing Us sentientmedia.org Jan 10, 2019 1 fact
claimAdopting a plant-based diet can improve health and decrease the likelihood of developing certain types of cancer.
Western Diet: How it affects health, risks, and complications medicalnewstoday.com Oct 27, 2023 1 fact
claimThe Standard American Diet (SAD) may increase the risk of certain types of cancer, particularly when the diet is high in red meats, fat, and added sugars.
How Inflammation Affects Your Health | News - Yale Medicine yalemedicine.org Apr 8, 2022 1 fact
claimInflammation is a key factor in serious diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, diabetes, and various infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 1 fact
claimPhytochemicals reduce inflammation, improve metabolic processes, inhibit cancer cell growth, protect the body from free radical damage associated with aging and chronic disease, boost the immune system, and reduce cholesterol.
The New Field of Network Physiology: Building the Human ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimThe Human Physiolome maps are associated with diseases including neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, sleep and circadian disorders, cancer, diabetes and obesity, concussion and brain trauma, coma, cardiac arrest, sepsis, and multiple organ failure.
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body - Healthline healthline.com Aug 23, 2024 1 fact
claimChronic sleep deprivation can negatively affect heart health and metabolism, with research indicating a higher chance of obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers associated with long-term insomnia.
Female reproductive system en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimGenitoplasty refers to surgery performed to repair damaged sex organs, particularly following cancer and its treatment.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND -- A Ridiculous ... disappointmentmedia.com Apr 7, 2020 1 fact
claimMarie claims that there are known cures for cancers and that the Stanley Meyer water-fueled car was a real invention, though the inventors are deceased.
Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health news-medical.net Jun 18, 2023 1 fact
claimThe low intake of nutrient-rich foods in Western diets is linked to the prevalence of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and various inflammatory and metabolic problems.
Comparison of Traditional Indigenous Diet and Modern Industrial ... isom.ca Feb 26, 2024 1 fact
claimThe lack of ascorbic acid (AA) causes a depolymerisation of the arterial ground substance and subsequent plaque buildup in chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, which further compromises microvascular blood flow, as noted by Willis (1957).
Western diet and its effects on metabolism and health nutritional-psychology.org 1 fact
claimDiets high in fruits, vegetables, fiber, and complex carbohydrates combat metabolic disorders and cancer, reduce inflammatory processes, improve mental health, increase beneficial bacteria in the gut, enhance mitochondrial function, and boost the immune system.
Dietary diversity indicators: cultural preferences and health outcomes researchgate.net Dec 24, 2025 1 fact
claimThe authors of the editorial 'Dietary diversity indicators: cultural preferences and health outcomes' evaluated the relationship between the dietary diversity score (DDS) and mortality from all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer in an adult Mediterranean population.
The Energy Homeostasis Principle: A Naturalistic Approach to ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimPathologies such as cancer (Chaffer and Weinberg, 2011) and autoimmune diseases (Park and Kupper, 2015) demonstrate that individual cells within an organism have different survival requirements and may not act in alignment with the survival of the whole organism.
Diet Quality Indices: Measures for Bridging Nutrition and Public Health link.springer.com 2 days ago 1 fact
referenceOnvani S, Haghighatdoost F, Surkan PJ et al. (2017) published a meta-analysis in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics titled 'Adherence to the Healthy Eating Index and Alternative Healthy Eating Index dietary patterns and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies'.
Childhood Trauma and its effect on Adulthood - Palo Alto University paloaltou.edu 1 fact
claimNegative health outcomes associated with unresolved childhood trauma include depressive disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, asthma, kidney disease, stroke, coronary heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
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