Posted on 16/07/03
Fats linked to breast cancer
Young women who eat a lot of meat, cheese and other foods rich in animal fat may be increasing their risk of breast cancer, a new study has found.Researchers have long suspected a link between fatty diets and breast cancer, but previous studies couldn't establish one. This study, a large one involving more than 90,000 nurses, found no link between breast cancer and fats from plants, such as olive oil. But it did find that women who ate more red meat and high-fat dairy products showed a modestly increased risk of getting the disease.
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