DrCarney.com Blog Science Category

These are some postings for the Science Category on the DrCarney.com Blog Web Site.

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  1. Hydrochlorothiazide use is strongly associated with risk of lip cancer.

    Habitual use of hydrochlorothiazide may facilitate the onset of lip cancer.

  2. Anti-hypertensive drugs and skin cancer risk: a review of the literature and meta-analysis.

    A surge in skin cancer risk is associated with the use of antihypertensive drugs belong to the class of calcium channel blockers and beta blockers.

  3. Association Between the Use of Thiazide Diuretics and the Risk of Skin Cancers: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

    Regular intake of thiazide diuretics may promote the development of skin cancer.

  4. Espresso coffee consumption and risk of coronary heart disease in a large Italian cohort.

    Regular intake of more than 2 cups of coffee per day may heighten the risk of coronary heart disease.

  5. Whole grain intake and insulin sensitivity: evidence from observational studies.

    Frequent consumption of whole grains may help enhance insulin sensitivity in individuals.

  6. Vegan diets and hypothyroidism.

    Vegans may have a low probability of developing hypothyroidism.

  7. Protective effects of dietary carotenoids on risk of hip fracture in men: the Singapore Chinese Health Study.

    Eating foods rich in carotenoids regularly may brighten a man's chances of avoiding hip fracture.

  8. Vegetarian diet and risk of gout in two separate prospective cohort studies.

    Vegetarian diets may confer individuals with significant protection against gout.

  9. Anti-Hypertensive Medication Use, Soluble Receptor for Glycation End Products and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in the Women's Health Initiative Study.

    Regular use of short-acting calcium channel blockers, such as Nifedipine, Amlodipine, and Verapamil, may facilitate the onset of pancreatic cancer in postmenopausal women.

  10. Quantified relations between exposure to tobacco smoking and bladder cancer risk: a meta-analysis of 89 observational studies.

    Tobacco smoking may increase an individual's susceptibility to bladder cancer.

  11. Coffee consumption and coronary heart disease: a mini-review.

    The odds of avoiding coronary heart disease may be stacked against coffee lovers.

  12. Water intake and bladder cancer risk in Los Angeles County.

    Daily intake of 6 or more glasses of water may help to fend off bladder cancer.

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