| Low-Carb Diet May Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
TUESDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- In mice, a low-carbohydrate diet slowed prostate tumor growth, possibly because fewer carbohydrates leads to a drop in insulin production, U.S. researchers say. "This study showed that cutting carbohydrates may slow tumor growth, at least in mice. If this is ultimately confirmed in human clinical trials, it has huge implications for prostate cancer therapy through something that all of us can controls, our diets," lead researcher Dr. Stephen Freedland, a urologist at Duke University Medical Center, said in a prepared statement. Previous studies linked insulin and a related substance called insulin-like growth factor (IGF) with the growth of prostate tumors in mice. Freedland and his colleagues theorized that reducing levels of these substances might slow prostate tumor growth.
Obama Easily Wins South Carolina Primary
The choice in this election is not about regions or religions or genders,'' Obama said at his victory rally. ``It's not about rich versus poor, young versus old and it is not about black versus white. This election is about the past versus the future.'' (Watch Obama video.)
In Nashville, Tennessee, Clinton congratulated Obama and put the focus on upcoming contests. "Now the eyes of the country turn to Tennessee and the other states that will be voting on Feb 5th," she said.
Edwards vowed to stay in the race after another disappointing finish, saying he would ``give voice to all those whose voices aren't being heard.'' (Watch Edwards video.)
According to CBS News exit polls, more than half of the Democratic primary electorate in South Carolina was African American.
Poole back as Vanoc chair after cancer treatment
Jack's back. Sounding fit and feisty despite weathering pancreatic cancer, undergoing an aggressive and experimental treatment and losing 30 pounds, Vanoc chairman Jack Poole says he's ready to take on more Olympic business. In his first extensive interview since being diagnosed with cancer five months ago, Poole dispelled rumours he planned to resign at today's Vanoc board meeting. .
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