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Breast Cancer
Research on breast cancer described by scientists at Cornell University
January 29th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, "Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. Dietary modification, particularly increased intake of fruits and vegetables, has been consistently associated with a reduced risk of various cancers, including breast cancer." "Apples are a major source of dietary phytochemicals and flavonoids and possess potent antioxidant activity and antiproliferative activity in vitro. However, the molecular mechanisms of the anticancer properties of apple phytochemical extracts are not completely understood. In this study a possible mechanism by which...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-01-29)
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