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…
Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients
Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients Women with early-stage breast cancer may live longer if they maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,…
Antioxidants don't lower cancer risk in women
Antioxidants don't lower cancer risk in women There's more evidence that supplementing with antioxidants may not prevent cancer, particularly in women. …
Saturated fat triples risk of intestinal cancer
Saturated fat triples risk of intestinal cancer Eating a diet that's high in saturated fat may increase the risk of intestinal cancer, according to a…
Vitamin E or C supplements likely don't reduce cancer risk
Vitamin E or C supplements likely don't reduce cancer risk Men who take supplements of vitamin E or C are no more or less likely to develop cancer than men…
Vitamin E and selenium may not lower prostate cancer risk
Vitamin E and selenium may not lower prostate cancer risk The U.S. government has halted a major trial investigating whether vitamin E and selenium prevent…
A high fibre diet may protect against small bowel cancer
A high fibre diet may protect against small bowel cancer Eating a diet that's high in fibre and whole grain foods not only protects against colon cancer,…
A healthy diet prevents cancer and heart disease in women
A healthy diet prevents cancer and heart disease in women Women may cut their risk of premature death from cancer and heart disease in half by following a…
Mediterranean style of eating prevents disease
Mediterranean style of eating prevents disease Strict adherence to the Mediterranean pattern of eating offers substantial protection against cancer, heart…
Weight gain in men boosts colon cancer risk
Weight gain in men boosts colon cancer risk Men who gain weight during adulthood -- even those who are not considered to be overweight -- are at increased…