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.

Caffeine not associated with breast cancer risk

Women can drink caffeinated coffee or tea without worrying that they've raising their risk of breast cancer, according to the latest analysis of the Nurses' Health Study. In this large…

Vitamin D doesn't lower prostate cancer risk

New research has linked moderately high blood levels of vitamin D to increased risk of advanced prostate cancer. In this new study, published today in the Journal of the National Cancer…

Vitamin D from sunlight lowers breast cancer incidence

Researchers at the University of California have shown a clear association between exposure to sunlight - specifically ultraviolet B (UVB) light - and breast cancer. UVB exposure triggers…

Obesity, inactivity common among Canadian cancer survivors

New research supported by the Canadian Cancer Society shows that many cancer survivors in Canada are overweight and inactive, which could put them at risk for health problems, including their…

Soy compound lowers breast cancer risk

Women with high levels genistein, an estrogen-like compound found in soy, seem to have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, a new study suggests. In this study, more than 24,000…

Trans fats linked to breast cancer

Trans fats, which are known for being bad for heart health, may also raise the risk of developing breast cancer, say European researchers. In this study, the researchers looked at the blood…

Increase in obesity linked to throat cancer

Recent research has pointed to obesity as a factor in the development of several types of cancers such as breast cancer and colon cancer. Now, researchers from Cleveland, Ohio suggest that…

Cabbage family vegetables guard against breast cancer

Cruciferous vegetables may help lower the risk of developing breast cancer, particularly for women who carry a particular gene variant linked to the disease, suggests findings from a new study…

Meat, dairy for breast cancer; Fiber for ovarian cancer

According to a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer, women who eat diets high in meat and dairy may be less likely to develop breast cancer - while those…

Supplements don't cut lung cancer risk

Taking vitamin supplements will not lower your risk of developing lung cancer, and taking vitamin E supplements may actually slightly raise the risk, say researchers from the University of…

Obesity doubles risk of cancer

For the first time, being overweight has been linked to several less common forms of cancer. Also, men and women appear to be affected differently by excess body fat when it…

Simple carbs up breast and ovarian cancer risk

Women who eat a diet high in simple carbohydrates - instead of fruits, vegetables and unsaturated fats - are more likely to develop breast and ovarian cancer. Simple carbohydrates are found…

Obesity doubles gall bladder cancer risk in women

Obesity affects men and women differently in terms of cancer risk, according to a study published in the Lancet medical journal. In this study, 282,000 men and women from 144 separate trials…

Caffeine may double miscarriage risk

Pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day have twice the risk of having a miscarriage as those who avoid caffeine, say U.S. researchers. In this study, 1,063 pregnant women…

Caffeine may lower ovarian cancer risk

A woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer appears to decrease with increased caffeine consumption, say Harvard researchers. In this study, over 121,000 women aged 30 to 35 completed…

Non-fat milk linked to prostate cancer

Drinking low-fat or nonfat milk may increase the risk of the disease, according to two studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. In the first study, 82,483 men between the…

Coffee and tea may reduce kidney cancer risk

Coffee and tea drinkers may have a slightly reduced risk of kidney cancer, according to new research from Harvard Medical School. In this study, data from 13 studies were pooled and analyzed.…

Smokers should avoid beta-carotene supplements

It's been known for over a decade that smokers who take supplements containing beta-carotene are at increased risk of developing lung cancer. Now, the Center for Science in the Public…

Meat raises cancer risk

Eating red or processed meats may increase a person's risk of certain types of cancer, including lung, colorectal, liver, pancreatic and esophageal cancers, say researchers for the U.S…

Overly cooked foods may boost cancer risk in women

Eating foods that have been cooked at high temperatures may increase a woman's chance of developing cancer. This increased risk is thought to be due to a high intake of acrylamide, a…