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Breast Cancer
New breast cancer research from Department of Agriculture outlined
July 24th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among US women; there is therefore great interest in developing preventive and treatment strategies for this disease. Because breast cancer incidence is much lower in countries where women consume high levels of soy, bioactive compounds in this food source have been studied for their effects on breast cancer." "Genistein, found at high levels in soybeans and soy foods, is a controversial candidate breast cancer preventive phytochemical whose effects on breast cells are complex. To understand more clearly the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of genistein...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-07-24)
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