Linking Poor Diet to Higher Cancer Risk
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Area | Medical |
Source | https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-scientists-uncover-link-poor-diet.html |
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A study by the National University of Singapore, published in Cell, reveals a connection between poor diet and increased cancer risk. Researchers found that high levels of methylglyoxal, a byproduct of glucose metabolism linked to diabetes and obesity, can damage DNA and heighten cancer risk. This study underscores the importance of diet and metabolic health in cancer prevention and suggests potential for new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies