You may be surprised to learn that nearly one-third of cancer deaths are attributed to diet and lifestyle. Clearly, how you live your life will have an impact on your health. In regards to breast cancer, many of the dietary and lifestyle changes that provide a protective benefit are associated with reducing lifetime exposure… Continue Reading
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Understanding Breast Cancer
This year, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 246,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will occur and over 40,450 women will die from the disease. Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women – about 1 in 8 women will experience breast cancer during their lifetime. … Continue Reading
Nutritional Supplements and Breast Cancer
This month, we feature a series of articles on breast cancer to observe National Breast Cancer Awareness month. This article reviews the role nutritional supplements play in breast cancer prevention and treatment. The American Cancer Society (ACS) has been a leader in evaluating the relationship between nutrition, physical exercise, nutritional supplements and cancer. About… Continue Reading
Can Bacteria Cause and Prevent Breast Cancer?
When it comes to women’s health, there are few things scarier than the “c” word, especially breast cancer. After all, it accounts for 25% of all cancers and is the leading cause of cancer death among women. And while we have some understanding of risk factors, it’s clearly not enough because almost ¾ of diagnoses… Continue Reading
What You Really Need to Know About Dense Breasts
Has your doctor informed you that your recent mammogram indicates that you have dense breasts? If so, are you trying to determine if additional testing should be done to screen for breast cancer? If you’re confused about what to do, you’re not alone. Breasts are made up of lobules and ducts along with fatty… Continue Reading
The Breasts Addressed: Everything You Want to Know
Breasts, boobies, tatas, “the girls” – with society’s obsession with our bosoms, you’d think we’d know everything about them. But surprisingly, beyond knowing all the different terms used to describe our mammaries, many of us know little to nothing about our breasts and how to take the best care of them. October is… Continue Reading
Can a Man Take a Woman’s Vitamin?
By David. H. Rahm Q: I take a women’s multi-vitamin on a daily basis. My husband doesn’t take a vitamin but periodically takes my multi. Should a man take a woman’s vitamin or should he be taking a multi designed specifically for men? It really depends on a number of factors including the… Continue Reading
Moderate Drinking and Breast Cancer Risk
A 2011 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that even moderate alcohol consumption can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. With so much information out there about the cardiovascular benefits of drinking moderate amounts of red wine, it’s easy to see how this might bring confusion to… Continue Reading
Young Girls Reaching Puberty Earlier
Young girls are maturing earlier, according to a study published in the September issue of Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The study was sponsored by the Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Centers (BCERC). The BCERC were established in 2003 in partnership with the National Institute of Environmental Health… Continue Reading
Fish Oil Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of breast cancer, report researchers in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. This was the first prospective study that investigated the association between long term specialty supplement (non-vitamin, non-mineral) use and breast cancer risk. Participants were members of VITAL†,… Continue Reading