Breast Cancer

Can fruits and vegetables reduce breast cancer risk?

In a recent study, researchers found eating certain fruits and vegetables may reduce breast cancer risk. About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast...

A low-fat diet may help women avoid breast cancer

In a recent study from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, researchers found that staying on a low-fat diet could reduce the risk of...

A high-fat Mediterranean diet may still reduce risks of breast cancer, diabetes, heart attacks

According to scientists, a healthy diet can include “a lot of fat.” In a recent study, scientists suggest that a Mediterranean diet with no restrictions...

Even light alcohol drinking may increase breast cancer risk

In 2007, a study showed a causal link between alcohol and breast cancer. The finding was confirmed by other research, which showed that alcohol increases...

Red meat linked to higher breast cancer risk

In a recent study, scientists found that eating more red meat is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. So far, studies have suggested...

Broccoli compound slows down early-stage breast cancer

In a recent study from Oregon State University, researchers looked at the effect of broccoli compound sulforaphane on breast tissues of women diagnosed with...

Higher vitamin D levels linked to better outcomes in breast cancer

A recent study from Kaiser Permanente and elsewhere found that women with higher vitamin D levels in the body following a breast cancer diagnosis...

More physical activity and less sitting time may reduce breast cancer risk

Scientists from The University of Manchester found that boosting physical activity levels and curbing sitting time is highly likely to lower breast cancer risk. Previous...

Combining cardio, resistance training best for people with breast cancer

Scientists from the University of Alberta found that regular exercise during and after chemotherapy improves the quality of life and reduces cancer-related symptoms. They confirmed...

Research finds a major cause of deadly breast cancer

Scientists from South Australia how an obscure protein causes breast cancer to develop. High levels of Creld2 have been linked to the most aggressive types...