Obesity, inactivity raise uterine cancer risk
Obesity, inactivity raise uterine cancer risk Obesity and low physical activity are strong risk factors for endometrial cancer, a disease involving the…
Early growth patterns influence breast cancer risk
Early growth patterns influence breast cancer risk Confirming previous research, the results of a population-based Danish study show that a high birth weight…
Supplements may reduce chemotherapy side effects
Supplements may reduce chemotherapy side effects Breast cancer patients who take a multivitamin or extra vitamin E experience a smaller decrease in important…
Natural chemical in broccoli may fight breast cancer
Natural chemical in broccoli may fight breast cancer Early research suggests a chemical found in this green vegetable may impede the spread of breast cancer…
High-carb diet may increase breast cancer risk
High-carb diet may increase breast cancer risk A diet high in carbohydrates may be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, researchers from Harvard…
An egg a day may be too much for some women
An egg a day may be too much for some women Women who eat eggs on a daily basis may have a higher overall risk of dying than other women their age, study…
Soy isoflavones no benefit to post menopausal women
Soy isoflavones no benefit to post menopausal women Soy supplements that contain isoflavones do not seem to help lower cholesterol, boost bone density and…
Fibre curbs estrogen levels in breast cancer patients
Fibre curbs estrogen levels in breast cancer patients A high-fibre, low-fat diet reduces blood levels of estrogen in women with breast cancer, say…
Women and children should strictly limit certain fish
Women and children should strictly limit certain fish Children, pregnant women, and women who are planning to become pregnant should strictly limit their…
Low-calorie diets help women with PCOS
Low-calorie diets help women with PCOS Obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have menstrual irregularities that cause fertility problems and…