Lower calorie intake may decrease breast cancer risk
Lower calorie intake may decrease breast cancer risk Results of a study of women who suffered from anorexia indicate that caloric restriction at an early age…
Plant isoflavones may slow menopausal bone loss
Plant isoflavones may slow menopausal bone loss Adding to evidence of the potential benefits of plant estrogens, a new study suggests that isoflavone…
Plant estrogens may not affect breast cancer risk
Plant estrogens may not affect breast cancer risk Naturally occurring substances called phytoestrogens, found in soy, flaxseed and other foods, do not seem…
U.S. to warn women of mercury in tuna
U.S. to warn women of mercury in tuna The U.S. government plans to warn women of childbearing age to limit their consumption of tuna because of concerns…
Antioxidants may curb HPV persistence
Antioxidants may curb HPV persistence Women infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) may reduce the odds that the virus will persist by increasing the amount…
Whole grains help control women's weight
Whole grains help control women's weight Middle-aged women who favor whole grains over white bread and other refined grains may put on fewer pounds as they…
Alcohol plus low folate harmful for women
Alcohol plus low folate harmful for women Women who frequently drink alcohol should be vigilant about getting enough of the B vitamin folate, a large U.S.…
Exercise may lower breast cancer risk
Exercise may lower breast cancer risk Participating in regular physical "recreational" activity, even for just a few hours a week, may…
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),…