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Binge Drinking and Risk of Breast Cancer: Results From the SUN ('Seguimiento Universidad De Navarra') Project
Binge drinking may increase a woman's chances of developing breast cancer. This study evaluated the risk of breast cancer present among women with a history of binge drinking. Researchers studied information on the alcohol drinking habits of 9,577...
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Alcoholic Beverage Consumption and Risk of Breast Cancer in Spain
Regular intake of alcoholic beverages may favor the development of breast cancer. This study clarified the association between the ingestion of alcoholic beverages and the likelihood of acquiring breast cancer. With the aid of validated questionnaires,...
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Adolescent dietary phytoestrogen intake and breast cancer risk (Canada)
Following a diet high in phytoestrogens during adolescence may protect a woman from breast cancer in adulthood. This study evaluated how high dietary ingestion of phytoestrogen during adolescence affects a woman's chances of developing breast cancer in...
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Physical activity reduces breast cancer risk: a case-control study in Tunisia
Exercising regularly may help with breast cancer prevention. This study examined the influence of physical activity on a woman's probability of developing breast cancer. Researchers assessed the level of physical activity of 400 cancer-free Tunisian...
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Early Suppers May Help Prevent Disease
on the bathroom scale. A new study shows that waiting longer between supper and breakfast reduces our risk of both breast cancer and diabetes. Eating in accordance with our body's natural sleep-wake cycle appears to regulate our blood sugar levels,...
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Fighting Breast Cancer With Chemo or Oatmeal?
If you are a woman, what steps are you taking to prevent from being diagnosed with breast cancer? As Dr. John McDougall points out in the two-minute video below, most women believe that the best way to protect themselves is through early detection...
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Eat Orange to Fight Breast Cancer!
"Orange is the New Pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month" Pink ribbons are everywhere - symbolizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Thousands of products are heavily marketed with the promise that a small portion will be donated to...
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The relationship between tobacco and breast cancer incidence: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
and tumors in the breast. This study evaluated the connection between tobacco smoking and the subsequent development of breast cancer using a meta-analytic approach. Researchers compiled data and evidence extracted from 2,326,987 women who participated...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/the-relationship-between-tobacco-and-breast-cancer-incidence-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Dietary fiber and breast cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.
Breast cancer is less likely to occur in regular consumers of fiber-rich foods. This study examined the relationship between dietary fiber intake and breast cancer risk by meta-analysis. Sixteen (16) prospective cohort studies were included in this...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/dietary-fiber-and-breast-cancer-risk-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-studies -
Cooked meat and risk of breast cancer--lifetime versus recent dietary intake
Sticking to a diet rich in smoked, barbecued, and grilled meat may make breast cancer more likely to occur in postmenopausal women. This study determined the role cooked meat play in the development of breast cancer. Researchers compared the...
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Effects of a very low fat high fiber diet on serum hormones and menstrual function
A very low fat, high fiber diet may lower the risk of developing breast cancer. High blood estrogen levels may increase the risk of developing breast cancer. This study investigated the effects of a very low fat, high fiber diet on reproductive hormone...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/effects-of-a-very-low-fat-high-fiber-diet-on-serum-hormones-and-menstrual-function -
Antidepressant medication use and breast cancer risk.
Regular intake of paroxetine and tricyclic antidepressants may fuel the development of breast cancer. This study investigated the antidepressant-breast cancer connection hypothesis. Data on antidepressant usage and breast cancer incidence were...
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Alcohol Intake and Breast Cancer Risk in African American Women from the AMBER Consortium
Alcohol drinking is significantly related to higher risk of breast cancer. This study investigated the breast cancer-promoting effect of alcohol. Researchers analyzed the prevalence of breast cancer and the alcohol drinking habits of 22,338 women who...
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A meta-analysis of studies of dietary fats and breast cancer risk.
High consumption of fatty foods, such as meat, milk, and cheese, may increase breast cancer risk. This study examined the relationship between the consumption of dietary fats and breast cancer risk. Researchers analyzed data obtained from several...
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Association between whole grain intake and breast cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
High dietary ingestion of whole grains may help to cut down a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. This study examined the correlation between whole grain intake and breast cancer risk by means of a meta-analysis. A total of 11 studies were...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-grains/association-between-whole-grain-intake-and-breast-cancer-risk-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Fruit and vegetables consumption and breast cancer risk: the EPIC Italy study.
Regular eating of vegetables, especially tomatoes and leafy vegetables, may be tied to lower risk of breast cancer. This study was performed to examine whether regular consumption of fruits and vegetables affects the risk of having breast cancer. The...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/fruit-and-vegetables-consumption-and-breast-cancer-risk-the-epic-italy-study -
Prospective association between dietary fiber intake and breast cancer risk.
tumors in the breast. This study looked at the connection between habitual intake of fiber-rich foods and the onset of breast cancer. A total of 4,684 women participated in this study and were assessed for their dietary choices and breast cancer odds...
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Is red meat intake a risk factor for breast cancer among premenopausal women?
Frequent consumption of red meat might be a contributing factor to the development of breast cancer in premenopausal women. This meta-analysis aimed to assess comprehensively if high dietary ingestion of red meat contributes to the development of...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/red-meat/is-red-meat-intake-a-risk-factor-for-breast-cancer-among-premenopausal-women -
Vegetarian dietary patterns and the risk of breast cancer in a low-risk population.
Adherence to a vegan diet may protect women against breast cancer. This study examined the consumption of vegetarian diets in relation to the prevention of breast cancer. Researchers studied the dietary and medical records of more than 50,000 American...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegan/vegetarian-dietary-patterns-and-the-risk-of-breast-cancer-in-a-low-risk-population -
Alcohol and breast cancer in women: a pooled analysis of cohort studies.
Regular drinking of alcohol may fuel the development of breast cancer in women. This study examined whether consumption of alcohol can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis on data extracted from 6...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/alcohol/alcohol-and-breast-cancer-in-women-a-pooled-analysis-of-cohort-studies
