High-protein cancer link
Hola A high-protein diet can increase levels of hormones linked to cancer according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This study showed that people who ate...
Cancer
Red alert for breast cancer
Hola Previous work has shown that red meat increases the risk of stomach and pancreatic cancer. Now red meat has been linked to breast cancer. US researchers look at the diets...
Go green
Hola Green tea has a reputation for being a healthy alternative to ‘normal’ tea. It has been touted as possessing health promoting properties that may even protect against cancer. This may...
Meat-cancer link explained
Hola Researchers have revealed a mechanism that may explain how red meat increases the risk of bowel cancer. Last year research showed that the chance of developing bowel cancer is a...
Mineral magic
Hola French researchers have discovered that levels of zinc, copper and magnesium in the body are linked to the risk of cancer and heart disease. Dr Nathalie Leone of the Lille...
Cancer: curcumin and melanoma
Hola The natural compound curcumin, found in the yellow spice turmeric, may protect against some forms of cancer. Research published in the US journal Cancer showed that exposing human melanoma cells...
Souper cabbage
Hola In the last Sourcing Science we reported that a substance in cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, brussels, sprouts and kale) called sulphurophane may be responsible for the protective role these vegetables confer...
Whole-grain crisis
Hola Whole-grain intakes among young people in the UK are significantly lower than recommended levels according to a study from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Human Nutrition Research. This study, published...
Lifestyle blamed for third of cancers
Hola Changing your diet can significantly cut the risk of 12 different cancers. A Harvard University study published in the Lancet reveals nine modifiable risk factors including diet and obesity. Of...
