"...there is a new warning that has been issued by the National Cancer Institute that states that those that consume a large amount of red meat have a high likelihood of receiving colon and lung cancer. This is stated to be of a huge breakthrough, as there are now medical doctors as well as scientists that have come to believe that they may be able to help save their patients curb the possibility of receiving these cancers by cutting back on their red meat intake. The study lasted from 12 years, from 1995 to this year. There were over 500,000 men and women that had their diets studied..."
[Full article here and below. Yet another reason to go vegan.]
FROM:
http://www.dbtechno.com/health/2007/12/11/red-meat-linked-to-specific-cancers/
Red Meat Linked To Specific Cancers
December 11, 2007
Boston (dbtechno) - Meat lovers beware: there is a new warning that has been issued by the National Cancer Institute that states that those that consume a large amount of red meat have a high likelihood of receiving colon and lung cancer. This is stated to be of a huge breakthrough, as there are now medical doctors as well as scientists that have come to believe that they may be able to help save their patients curb the possibility of receiving these cancers by cutting back on their red meat intake.
The study lasted from 12 years, from 1995 to this year. There were over 500,000 men and women that had their diets studied, and were also frequently checked for any cancers that may arise from the large consumption of the meat. The people that were in the project were known to be between the ages of 50-71, which was when the acclaimed cancer is said to make a large presence in the body. It was found that those that ate large quantities of red meat had a 25 percent advantage of receiving cancer over those that do not eat nearly as much red meat. It is also known now that scientists are stating that those that eat such a large amount of red meat have a 1 in 10 chance of receiving the cancers through these means.
Although doctors are not discouraging meat altogether, they are encouraging that there is a large reduction in the amount of meat that is eaten. Being able to save another’s life, or people being proactive in saving their own lives, is sure to be the best means of keeping specific cancers far at bay. Thanks to this recent research discovery, it is believed that there will be many men and women of all ages that can stay healthier much longer.
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