Red meat increases risk of dying
Red meat increases risk of dying Consumption of red and processed meat modestly increases the death rate from cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to…
Two drinks a day boosts prostate cancer risk
Two drinks a day boosts prostate cancer risk Men who drink more than two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day are 20 percent more likely to develop prostate…
Mushrooms, green tea may lower breast cancer risk
Mushrooms, green tea may lower breast cancer risk Women who get plenty of mushrooms and green tea in their diets may have a lower risk of developing breast…
Supplements may double risk of prostate cancer
Supplements may double risk of prostate cancer Men who take folic acid supplements may be putting themselves at significantly greater risk for developing…
Healthy lifestyle could cut one third of common cancers
Healthy lifestyle could cut one third of common cancers Healthier living could prevent about one third of the most common cancers in rich countries and about…
Wine may prevent disorder of the esophagus
Wine may prevent disorder of the esophagus Having one glass of wine a day may lower the risk of developing a disorder called Barrett's esophagus, say…
Calcium may prevent colorectal cancer
Calcium may prevent colorectal cancer Calcium is vital for bone health and may lower colorectal cancer risk, according to new study published this week by…
Multivitamins don't lower cancer and heart disease risk
Multivitamins don't lower cancer and heart disease risk Older women who took multivitamins didn't appear to reduce their risk of common cancers or heart…
Staying active after menopause can prevent breast cancer
Staying active after menopause can prevent breast cancer Regular physical exercise is known to reduce breast cancer risk in women. However, how much should a…
Excess weight boosts risk of ovarian cancer
Excess weight boosts risk of ovarian cancer Post-menopausal women who are overweight or obese have a much higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, say…