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Olive-oil Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Lose Weight
Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that olive oil may offer another potential health benefit – it produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared to a more traditional low-fat diet.
Obesity-Cancer Link Unknown to Many Women
Many women don't know that obesity increases their risk of several types of cancer
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Cancer
More accolades are being heaped on the Mediterranean diet. This time, researchers say the diet may actually help prevent certain chronic diseases
Watercress May Cut Cancer Risk
Eating the raw green vegetable watercress reduces DNA damage, lower cancer risk
Obesity Reduces Ovarian Cancer Survival
Obese women with ovarian cancer typically fare worse than those who are not obese.
Exercise Can Reduce Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Exercising can help cancer patients feel better mentally and physically
Abdominal Fat may Raise Colon Cancer Risk
Adults who carry much of their fat around the middle may be at increased risk of colon cancer
Most Americans Unaware of Fat-Cancer Connection
More U.S. citizens know the correct number of judges on American Idol than know that being fat helps cause cancer.
Anti-Cancer Veggie Compound
Eat vegetables containing sinigrin, release a chemical known as AITC. In lab tests, AITC inhibited the division of colon cancer cells leaving healthy cells alone.
Protein Helps Vitamin E Fight Cancer
protein that suppresses prostate cancer while enhancing the cancer-fighting effects of vitamin E
Ginger Tea May Fight Cancer
Ginger, green tea and a Chinese herb may all help prevent the development of cancer