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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cancer Q&A with HOA: Clinical Trials Awareness
(WSYR-TV) — When it comes to your health, there are three words you never want to hear, and that's 'you have cancer.' But, if that time does ever come, Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY is here to help. Dr. Ajeet Gajra joined the show to talk about Clinical Trials Awareness Month during the month of May. Dr. Gajra explored the following questions: Can you explain what clinical trials are and why they're so important, especially in cancer care? What types of clinical trials are currently being offered at Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY, and who is eligible to participate? There's often some hesitation or fear around clinical trials—what are some of the most common misconceptions you hear from patients, and how do you address them? How do clinical trials benefit not just individual participants, but the broader community and future generations of cancer patients? For viewers who may be interested in learning more or getting involved, what's the best way to start the conversation about participating in a clinical trial? Learn more about Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY at You can also email clinicaltrials@ or call (315) 472-7504 ext. 1350. Head to or call 1-800-4-CANCER for information on clinical trials. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Health
- New York Post
The health benefits of ‘fart walks' — including how they can even prevent cancer
Break bread, then wind. Forget contrast therapy and fire-burning rituals — the latest health and wellness trend embraces the simple joys of letting loose on an evening stroll. Coined by Canadian cookbook author Mairlyn Smith, the so-called 'fart walk' could just be the low-effort longevity secret you've been looking for. Advertisement 3 The latest health and wellness trend embraces the simple joys of passing wind while you walk. Kadmy – 'Going for a fart walk after dinner is something that is going to help you age wonderfully,' Smith said in a TikTok, sharing that she and her husband typically go on 60-minute fart walks after dinner. While they undoubtedly do this to keep the romance alive, the primary goal of this flatulent fitness routine is to aid digestion and ward off serious diseases. Advertisement 'We eat a lot of fiber, so we have gas — everybody does — so you fart when you walk,' Smith explained. 'But the main reason we do the fart walks is by walking for as little as two minutes…we are helping reduce our chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.' Dr. Tim Tiutan, an internal medicine doctor at NYC's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, backs her backside regimen. 'I totally support fart walks,' he said in an Instagram video. Advertisement 'Walking after meals does promote intestinal motility — or movement of our intestines — to get rid of gas and prevent constipation. Another benefit of exercise is not only preventing large spikes in blood sugar or even making us more sensitive to insulin for up to 24 hours, but it also lowers our cancer risk.' 3 'I totally support fart walks,' Dr. Tim Tiutan said. While more research is needed on fart walks specifically, plenty of studies indicate that moderate physical activity — which includes walking — can significantly slash the risk of premature death. Advertisement recommends aiming for 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise per week to lower your risk of chronic diseases like cancer. But if that sounds like a lot and you're looking for immediate relief more so than long-term protection, you'll be pleased to know a 2021 study found that as little as 10 minutes of daily movement can help alleviate bloating. And another study found that a simple stroll was even better for digestion than running. 3 Gas is a normal byproduct of digestion, especially when you're eating high-fiber foods. Pormezz – If you're all about good form, researchers in Iran have even pinpointed the ideal posture for fart walks — hands clasped behind the back and head slightly bent forward. This position helps reduce the amount of air you swallow and increases pressure in the abdomen, which gently encourages trapped gas to move through the digestive system more smoothly. Gas is a normal byproduct of digestion, especially when you're eating high-fiber foods like beans, veggies and whole grains. These foods feed your gut microbiome, which in turn releases gases as they do their job. Advertisement If you don't move after a meal? That gas can sit there like a time bomb, causing cramping, bloating and mood-crushing discomfort. Fart walks can get things moving southbound. Advertisement So, next time you eat dinner, lace up your shoes and let it rip. Who knew cutting the cheese could be so cutting-edge?
