Smokers should avoid beta-carotene supplements
Smokers should avoid beta-carotene supplements It's been known for over a decade that smokers who take supplements containing beta-carotene are at…
Meat raises cancer risk
Meat raises cancer risk Eating red or processed meats may increase a person's risk of certain types of cancer, including lung, colorectal, liver,…
Overly cooked foods may boost cancer risk in women
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…
Fiber may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer
Fiber may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer Eating a diet with lots of whole grains and other high-fiber foods may cut pancreatic cancer risk by more than…
Vitamin D may prevent colon cancer only
Vitamin D may prevent colon cancer only Vitamin D may not be a wonder drug that prevents all cancer. According to a new study from the National Cancer…
New report stresses link between obesity, alcohol and cancer
New report stresses link between obesity, alcohol and cancer Keeping slim is one of the best ways of preventing cancer, as is avoiding excessive amounts of…
Cancer society calls for large vitamin D trial
Cancer society calls for large vitamin D trial The mounting strong evidence that vitamin D helps prevent cancer has prompted the Canadian Cancer Society to…
Keep adult weight stable to reduce breast cancer risk
Keep adult weight stable to reduce breast cancer risk Women who gain weight during adulthood are 1.4 times more likely to develop breast cancer, say…
Obesity: strongest risk factor for colon cancer in women
Obesity: strongest risk factor for colon cancer in women Obese women are 20 percent more likely to develop colon cancer than slimmer women, say researchers…
Alcoholic beverages increase breast cancer risk, regardless of type
Alcoholic beverages increase breast cancer risk, regardless of type It doesn't matter if it's beer, wine or hard liquor. Women who drink three or…