Acrylamide in starchy food might not cause cancer
Acrylamide in starchy food might not cause cancer Fried foods such as potato chips and French fries may contain a substance that can cause cancer in animals,…
Low fat pre-teen diet may cut breast cancer risk
Low fat pre-teen diet may cut breast cancer risk Adolescent girls who follow a relatively low-fat diet starting in puberty have lower blood levels of…
Meat and eggs not linked to breast cancer risk
Meat and eggs not linked to breast cancer risk New research shows that women who consume animal proteins such as red meat are no more likely to develop…
Folic acid intake tied to colon cancer risk
Folic acid intake tied to colon cancer risk A diet containing little alcohol that is rich in folate sources like green leafy vegetables, fruits and whole…
Vitamin E may lower bladder cancer risk
Vitamin E may lower bladder cancer risk People who take vitamin E regularly are less likely than those in the general population to die of bladder cancer,…
Acrylamide levels said to vary greatly in foods
Acrylamide levels said to vary greatly in foods Levels of a possible cancer-causing chemical, called acrylamide, vary widely among foods, and even from one…
Alcohol and HRT may increase breast cancer risk
Alcohol and HRT may increase breast cancer risk Previous research has suggested that postmenopausal women who either drink alcohol or use hormone replacement…
More evidence that cigarette-smoking increases breast cancer risk
More evidence that cigarette-smoking increases breast cancer risk Women who smoke or who are exposed to secondhand smoke may have an elevated risk of breast…
Nutrition strategies for preventing breast cancer
Nutrition strategies for preventing breast cancer Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among Canadian women. Sadly, fifteen Canadian women die…
Low glycemic diet reduces inflammation in overweight adults
Low glycemic diet reduces inflammation in overweight adults According to a new study, overweight and obese adults who eat a diet rich in slowly digested…