Koku Anyidoho, President of the Atta Mills Institute and former Deputy General-Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed a reflective and composed reaction to the damage inflicted on the statue of the late President John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills at Asomdwe Park. In a post shared on social media platform X, Anyidoho revealed […]
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To put it plainly, emerging data on colorectal cancer among young adults is alarming. As US Davis Health notes, it is now the number-one and number-two cause of cancer death for men and women under 50, respectively. Moreover, someone born between 1981 and 1996 has twice the risk of colorectal cancer compared to a person born in 1950. Much research attributes this rise to a Western diet high in ultra-processed foods and red meat and low in fruits, vegetables, and fiber. However, a new study suggests that upping your intake of a common vitamin can reduce the risk of colon cancer by up to 17 percent.
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First, it's important to understand how one's diet may affect their risk of developing colon cancer. A 2023 study published in the journal Nutrients looked at the connection between various health markers and a Western Diet, which they define as one high in "pre-packaged foods, refined grains, red meat, processed meat, high-sugar drinks, candy, sweets, fried foods, conventionally raised animal products, high-fat dairy products, and high-fructose products."
The researchers found that these foods can alter the gut microbiome and intestinal bacteria, triggering harmful inflammation and, in some cases, making the body more susceptible to developing tumors.
Conversely, their research showed that a diet high in fruits, veggies, fiber, and complex carbohydrates (starchy vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, to name a few such carbs) "can combat not only metabolic disorders that an individual may be afflicted with, but also cancer and its development in relation to the consumption of typical Western diet foods."
The study also recommends consuming plenty of "micronutrients and antioxidants such as magnesium, potassium, iron, vitamins B6, B12, A, and C, carotenoids, and flavonoids."
A new study published in Nature Communications found that drinking a daily glass of milk or eating a bowl of yogurt could reduce one's colorectal cancer risk. (Colorectal cancer is an umbrella term for cancers that develop in the colon or rectum.)
To arrive at their findings, the researchers examined the connection between 97 dietary factors and colorectal cancer risk in 542,778 women in the U.K., studying 12,251 incident cases over nearly 17 years.
Consistent with previous research, they found that a higher intake of alcohol, processed meat, and red meat may increase one's colorectal cancer risk. However, dairy products, dairy milk, calcium, whole grains, and foods high in dietary fiber may decrease one's risk.
Specifically, the study suggests that consuming 300 mg per day of calcium, roughly the equivalent of one cup of 1 percent milk, can reduce colorectal cancer risk by 17 percent.
"We have some idea on why calcium has this effect. It’s suggested that calcium might protect against bowel cancer by binding to bile acids and free fatty acids to form a type of a harmless 'soap,' which stops them from damaging the lining of our gut," said Keren Papier, MD, the first author of the study and a senior nutritional epidemiologist at the University of Oxford, per Cancer Research UK. (Colorectal cancer is often referred to as "bowel cancer" in the U.K.)
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If drinking a daily glass of milk doesn't sound appealing, there are many other ways to increase your calcium intake.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for America (DGA), some of the best food sources of calcium are:
However, the new study did not assess the effects of taking a calcium supplement.
"We couldn’t look at the association between taking calcium supplements and bowel cancer risk in this study," Papier noted. "Given the widespread use of calcium supplements, future studies should investigate the role of calcium supplements in the prevention of bowel cancer in diverse populations."
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The DGA lists soy milk, almond milk, and rice milk as other good sources of calcium, and the study found that non-dairy fortified milk also reduces colorectal cancer risk. However, separate research has linked non-dairy milk to an increase in colorectal cancer.
For example, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) explains that "dietary emulsifiers promoted colon cancer in a mouse model by altering gut microbes and increasing gut inflammation." And as the New York Post reported, such emulsifiers are often used in non-dairy milk to create a smooth and creamy textures.
If you're concerned about your risk of colon cancer or are thinking about altering your diet in any way, always first speak with your healthcare provider.
Fans cannot wait for Noel and Liam Gallagher to get back on the road for Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour. But many are wondering what songs Oasis will play in their setlist. Luckily, Liam Gallagher may have you covered. He recently responded to a fan who reposted an unofficial setlist. It opens with “Acquiesce” and concludes […]
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones brought heartfelt emotions to his surprise appearance in Landman, the Paramount+ series about oil tycoons in Texas. During the ninth episode, Jones shared the screen with Hollywood heavyweights Jon Hamm and Billy Bob Thornton in a hospital scene that left fans buzzing, per USAToday. His moving monologue about family and […]
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The Raptors have struggled all year, while the Knicks are among the best teams in the NBA this year. This is an interesting matchup between two Atlantic foes. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Knicks prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this year after blowing up their entire roster last […]
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NBA 2K25 Season 4 Details have arrived, with the latest season headlined by Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. NBA 2K25 Season 4 features new content for MyCAREER and MyTEAM players. Furthermore, expect 80 new rewards, split across both modes, which players can unlock when Season 4 releases. Without further ado, here’s everything we know so […]
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All-Star forward Paolo Banchero hinted at his imminent return for the Orlando Magic, sharing an intriguing Instagram update on Tuesday. Sidelined since late October, Banchero captioned a video, “A look at how my season been going. The wait is almost over.” Banchero, 22, has missed 33 games due to a torn right oblique, but his […]
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ENGLAND footballer Luke Shaw has shrugged off backlash over miming “your mum’s on benefits” for a TikTok trend – despite being paid £150,00 a week while injured, according to a pal.
The 29-year-old came under fire for starring in the clip with his partner Anouska Santos‘s close pal Molly-Mae Hague at a New Year’s Eve bash where friends drank shots from a £200 bottle of tequila.
The controversial video was met with anger from fans who said it made them “sick in their mouth” after the player’s lengthy spell on the sidelines.
But those close to the Manchester United defender say he’s “grown a thick skin” in response to online hate – and his focus remains on getting match fit.
One pal told us: “Luke Shaw is used to the backlash he gets on a daily basis and has people joking around with him about the fact he gets paid more for being off the pitch than he does on the pitch as he’s always injured.
“Even though the TikTok video was filmed at a private gathering, it ended up going viral, but Luke didn’t have a problem with it.
“To him, it was just a bit of light-hearted fun.
“He’s so use to the abuse he doesn’t let it bother him.
“Everyone was in the mood to party and had a great night- with some drinking Class Azul Reposado – a really expensive tequila that’s a favourite with footballers at the moment.”
The TikTok was filmed to the trending music, Mugshot Freestyle (The Northern Boys Remix).
It was shot the same night as a video of Molly-Mae kissing her ex Tommy Fury was leaked to The Sun.
The Sun has reached out to his rep for comment.
Shaw has played just 98 minutes in 20 games so far this season – with the club sitting at 13th in the Premier League.
Man Utd insiders say he’s working hard to make a speedy return to full fitness after posting an emotional message to fans about suffering a setback.
“I’m absolutely devastated and it’s extremely tough to come to terms with reality at this moment in time,” he said on Instagram.
“I understand there is going to be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all of that. There is no one feeling that more than me at this moment in time..
“But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season.”
The 29-year-old shares three children, Reign, Storie and Lumie with his long-term partner Anouska., who’s been one of Molly-Mae’s “rocks” in her inner circle of friends since her split from Tommy.
Shaw signed for Man Utd in 2014 for a then world-record £30million transfer fee.
MANCHESTER UNITED ace Harry Maguire has been banned from driving and slapped with a £1,000 fine after getting caught speeding twice in just three days.
Maguire, 31, star has been disqualified for 56 days after his Range Rover was clocked doing 85mph in a 50mph zone close to Manchester Airport.
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