Cancer Prevention : 391 Articles

It is estimated that up to 40% of all cancers are preventable by eating right, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight.  In this section you'll find plenty of articles about how foods and nutrients can affect your risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Broccoli's anti-cancer benefits rely on whole food, not supplements

New research has found that if you want the health benefits associated with eating broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables, you need to eat the real thing, not rely on a supplement. Key…

Plant-based diet guards against breast cancer

According to a new study, a diet plentiful in vegetables, fruit and legumes help protect women from breast cancer. The 26 year study of more than 86,000 U.S. women found that women with diets…

Healthy lifestyles, better diets could prevent 2.8 million cancer cases per year

Healthier lifestyles and better diets could prevent up to 2.8 million cases of cancer each year, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) said yesterday, calling on governments to "avoid a…

Folate-rich diet guards against colon cancer

According to a new study of 500,000 middle-aged adults, people whose diets contain plenty of folate have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers. In addition, the study did not find any extra…

Legumes, brown rice, dried fruit, green veggies reduce colon polyps risk

According to a study published in this month's issue of Nutrition and Cancer, adding more legumes, brown rice, dried fruit and cooked green vegetables can lower the risk of colon polyps, a…

Vitamin D may offer protection against skin cancer

New study findings from researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine suggest that taking vitamin D may help protect women who have already had non-melanoma skin cancers against a much…

Coffee may protect men against lethal form of prostate cancer

According to new researcher findings from Harvard researchers, men who regularly drink coffee appear to have a lower risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer.  What's more,…

Selenium does not reduce cancer risk

New study findings from Italian researchers are reporting that there is no evidence that taking high doses of selenium can prevent cancer. Selenium is an essential mineral needed for proper…

Alcohol linked to increased cancer risk

A new study from European researchers has revelaed that alcohol may raise the risk of certain cancers, including throat and liver cancer. Researchers followed more than 360,000 people in eight…

Daily multivitamin no protection against death from cancer or heart disease

A massive new study from researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is reporting that a daily multivitamin may not offer any protection against death from cancer or heart…

Obesity may boost risk of aggressive breast cancer in women

U.S. researchers are reporting that being obese may increase the risk of triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease. They found that women who were overweight had a 35…

Broccoli may not offer protection against lung cancer

While previous studies have hinted that eating broccoli might help fight lung cancer, new study findings from researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee have found no…

No link found between iron intake and breast cancer risk

Despite previous study findings that have linked red meat consumption and breast cancer, a new study suggests that iron in meat is not to blame. Researchers note that meat's saturated fat…

Red meat may up throat and stomach cancer risk

New study findings reported in the American Journal of Gastroenterology have found people who eat the most red meat have a greater likelihood of developing certain cancers of the throat and…

Colourful vegetables help cut risk of breast cancer

Need another reason to eat your veggies?  According to a new study, eating lots of carrots and cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage and broccoli could reduce breast cancer risk. The…

Plenty of fish helps cut prostate cancer mortality

Eating plenty of fish may not protect men from developing prostate cancer, but it could reduce their risk of dying from the disease, a new review of the medical literature suggests. To…

Alcoholic drinks may increase breast cancer recurrence

New study findings from U.S. researchers is reporting that among women who survive early-stage breast cancer, those who make a habit of having a few drinks per week could face a greater risk…

Variety of fruits and vegetables lowers lung cancer risk

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of some kinds of lung cancer for smokers, according to a new study. The study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &…

Study finds fructose can trigger growth of cancer cells

Researchers at UCLA have discovered that fructose can speed up the growth of cancerous cells in the lab. Fructose is a form of sugar often added to processed foods, including soft drinks,…

Mediterranean diet may offer protection against breast cancer

According to a new study, the Mediterranean diet has one more health benefit - protection against breast cancer.  The diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, nuts…