Hormone, estrogen, blamed in weight-linked cancer
Hormone, estrogen, blamed in weight-linked cancer Older women who are obese have a much higher risk of breast cancer because their fat cells release too much…
Plant estrogens may protect from endometrial cancer
Plant estrogens may protect from endometrial cancer Regular consumption of phytoestrogens, weak estrogens found in plant foods (especially soy and flaxseed),…
Teen height, weight tied to ovarian cancer risk
Teen height, weight tied to ovarian cancer risk Women who were tall and heavy during their teenage years appear to be more likely to develop ovarian cancer…
Pizza may help ward off cancer
Pizza may help ward off cancer Eating Italian pizza on a regular basis may lower your odds of getting certain cancers, new research from Italy suggests. …
Fat and breast cancer link may have been missed
Fat and breast cancer link may have been missed Contrary to published reports, researchers from the UK believe there is an association between high dietary…
No link between cooked potatoes and cancer
No link between cooked potatoes and cancer A study conducted in Europe has failed to turn up an association between eating fried or baked potatoes and an…
12 steps recommended for preventing cancer deaths
12 steps recommended for preventing cancer deaths If more Americans quit smoking, lost a little weight and started eating better, at least 60,000 cancer…
Mediterranean diet increases longevity
Mediterranean diet increases longevity A Mediterranean-type diet -- rich in vegetables, legumes, fruits and olive oil -- indeed appears to lower the risk of…
Too much zinc raises prostate cancer risk
Too much zinc raises prostate cancer risk Men who take too much zinc may be raising their prostate cancer risk, say U.S. researchers from the National Cancer…
Beta-carotene supplements may promote colon polyps
Beta-carotene supplements may promote colon polyps Beta-carotene supplements appear to promote the recurrence of potentially pre-cancerous colon polyps in…