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Women who smoke tobacco are more likely to develop breast cancer than those who do not smoke.

Generous intake of eggs may increase breast, prostate, and ovarian cancer risk.

Low incidence of breast cancer is associated with women who regularly consume cruciferous vegetables.

We often hear the term "lifestyle diseases" bandied about. But what are these diseases? Lifestyle diseases are defined as those negative, chronic health conditions which are brought on by our choices about food, exercise, and the use of substances like tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. We all know there are dangers associated with substance use and...

High consumers of isoflavone-rich soy foods are less likely to develop breast cancer than rare- or non-consumers.

Low breast cancer risk is associated with high consumption of soy foods.

Diets high in fats may promote the development of breast cancer in women.

High intake of soy foods and isoflavones may protect women against the development of breast cancer.

High intake of diets rich in soy foods and isoflavones may contribute positively to the prevention of breast cancer in premenopausal Japanese women.

Generous intake of Mediterranean diets may decrease women’s susceptibility to breast cancer.

High intake of phytoestrogen-rich foods, such as isoflavones and lignans, may have little or no effect on breast cancer risk in Western women.

Increased consumption of diets high in soy foods may cut down the risk of developing breast cancer in adolescent and premenopausal Chinese females.