Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation of a combination of fish oil and evening primrose oil (1000 mg EPA + DHA and 251 mg GLA daily) improved fatty acid profiles, as well as the n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio (p < 0.01), and significantly decreased...
Neuroprotective Effect of Melatonin in Breast Cancer Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Melatonin significantly improved cognitive function, depressive symptoms and sleep quality in breast cancer patients. Cognitive impairment occurs in 23% of women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy 1. Inflammatory...
Does Occupational UVR Exposure Protect Women Against Breast Cancer?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that occupational UVR exposure may only slightly diminish the risk of breast cancer after the age of fifty. Previous epidemiological studies have indicated that solar ultraviolet B radiation (UVR) may have a protective...
Sugary and Artificially Sweetened Drinks Associated with Cancer Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The consumption of sugary drinks was significantly associated with an increased risk of overall cancer and breast cancer. Over the last ten years the consumption of sugary drinks has increased worldwide, and from 1990 to 2016, sugary...
Low Levels of Vitamin D may Raise Breast Cancer Risk – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Massey, MD, PhD. A medical study revealed that blood levels of vitamin D greater than 38 ng/ml significantly reduced the risk of breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women. One recent medical discovery is that low vitamin D levels are a risk...
Higher versus Lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels Markedly Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Pooled analysis of three studies show that the relationship between 25(OH)D serum levels and breast cancer risk are inversely related. Numerous studies have shown an association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] status and risk of...
Myofascial Massage may Help with Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Study participants who received myofascial massage had a significant decrease in pain levels as well as a significant increase in mobility and a feeling of better general health and overall quality of life when compared to the...
The Connection Between Breast Cancer, Obesity, Stress and Alcohol Consumption
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This case-controlled study found a strong correlation between alcohol, obesity and stress, and no correlation between stress and breast cancer; however, a 25% increase in breast cancer was found in obese women between 31 and 40 years of...
Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A case-controlled study of Brazilian women finds an association between regular alcohol consumption and increased risk of breast cancer. Among the various studies conducted on breast cancer, nearly all epidemiological...
Dietary Inflammatory Index Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Of the 33,817 participating postmenopausal women, those who consumed a more proinflammatory diet had an increased risk of breast cancer compared to women who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed...
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