by Becky | May 7, 2024 | 2023, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Essential Oils, Fish Oil Supplements, Polyunsaturated
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 IL-6 concentrations (p < 0.01) compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | May 17, 2021 | Breast Cancer, Cognitive Health, Depression, Melatonin, Sleep, Women's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Melatonin significantly improved cognitive function, depressive symptoms and sleep quality in breast cancer patients. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 16, 2021 | 2021, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Environmental Health, Women's Health
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. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 16, 2019 | 2019, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Sweeteners
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The consumption of sugary drinks was significantly associated with an increased risk of overall cancer and breast cancer.
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by Becky | Dec 16, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Vitamin D - Cancer
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. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 19, 2019 | 2018, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Vitamin D - Cancer
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. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 12, 2018 | Alternative Therapies, Breast Cancer, Cancer
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 control group. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2018 | 2018, Alcohol, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Obesity, Stress, Women's Health
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 age. (more…)
by Becky | May 1, 2018 | 2018, Alcohol, Breast Cancer, 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. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 26, 2017 | 2017, Breast Cancer, Cancer
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. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | 2015, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Melatonin, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Mice on a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) had a significantly slower rate of breast cancer tumor growth as well as a significantly longer survival time than the mice on a melatonin diet or the control mice.
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by Antonella | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Carotenoids, Women's Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that higher total carotenoids were associated with 18-28% statistically lower risk of breast cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 7,728 women shows that the risk of death from breast cancer was 30% lower in women taking multivitamins compared to non-users. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 1, 2013 | 2013, Breast Cancer, Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study shows that consumption of high fat dairy had a higher occurrence of death due to breast cancer and overall higher rate of mortality. (more…)
by nhri | May 13, 2013 | 2013, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Studies show that consumption of flaxseed or flax bread was associated with a 20 – 30% reduced risk of developing breast cancer. (more…)
by nhri | May 9, 2013 | 2012, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Soy Isoflavones
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a trial of 9,514 breast cancer survivors, women consuming over 10mg of soy isoflavones per day had a 36% reduced risk of recurrence. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 28, 2013 | 2013, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Vitamin D - Cancer, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates an association of lower vitamin D blood levels with increased risk of breast cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 28, 2013 | 2012, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Carotenoids, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this large meta-analysis study, there was a 19% reduced risk of cancer for those with the highest levels of total blood carotenoids versus the lowest levels. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 20, 2012 | 2012, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A research summary with approximately half a million participants showed that diets with at least 25 grams per day in soluble fiber had a reduced risk of breast cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 9, 2011 | 2011, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a review including 712,195 participants, the risk of breast cancer decreased by an average 7% for every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily. (more…)
