Background This review is an update of a previously published review in the Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews (2009, Issue 3). Tea is one of the most commonly …

This article reviews the environmental risk factors and predisposing conditions for the two
main histologic types of esophageal cancer. Tobacco smoking, excessive alcohol …

Background Mounting evidence suggests a causal relationship between specific bacterial
infections and the development of certain malignancies. However, the possible role of the …

Coffee, tea and maté may cause esophageal cancer (EC) by causing thermal injury to the
esophageal mucosa. If so, the risk of EC attributable to thermal injury could be large in …

We conducted this meta-analysis to examine the association between Helicobacter pylori
and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. We …

AIM: To clarify the association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and the risk of
esophageal carcinoma through a meta-analysis of published data. METHODS: Studies …

By definition, functional foods benefit human health beyond the effect of nutrients alone.
However, few are accompanied by convincing health claims, partly because human …

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the predominant subtype of esophageal
cancer in China, and this neoplasm is associated with high morbidity and mortality as well …

Cancer is exerting an immense strain on the population and health systems all over the
world. Green tea because of its higher simple catechin content (up to 30% on dry weight …

Background Alcohol consumption is increasing worldwide and is associated with numerous
cancers. This systematic review examined the role of alcohol in the incidence of cancer in …