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A randomized, 12-year primary-prevention trial of beta carotene supplementation for nonmelanoma skin cancer in the physician's health study.

Regular intake of beta-carotene supplements may have no preventive effect on nonmelanoma skin cancer, including basal and squamous cell carcinoma.

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Calcium suppplement and cardiovascular risk: 5 years on.

High intake of calcium supplements may promote the development of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction.

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Vascular events in healthy older women receiving calcium supplementation: randomized controlled trial.

The intake of calcium supplements is linked with high risk of stroke, angina, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart attack, and sudden death.

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Beta-carotene supplementation and cancer risk: a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials.

A surge in lung and stomach cancer risk is associated with regular use of beta-carotene supplements.

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Effects of Vitamin and Antioxidant Supplements in Prevention of Bladder Cancer: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Beta-carotene supplements may increase bladder cancer risk.

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Effects of antioxidant supplements on cancer prevention: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

The use of antioxidant supplements may increase an individual's chances of developing bladder cancer.

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Effects of Beta-Carotene Supplements on Cancer Prevention: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Non-smokers and smokers who take beta-carotene supplements are more prone to develop bladder cancer and all types of cancer respectively.

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Cruciferous vegetable intake is inversely associated with risk of breast cancer: a meta-analysis.

Low incidence of breast cancer is associated with women who regularly consume cruciferous vegetables.

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Alcohol and the risk of pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Fondness for alcohol may predispose an individual to contracting pneumonia.

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Alcohol drinking and colorectal cancer risk: an overall and dose-response meta-analysis of published studies.

Alcohol consumers are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than non-consumers of alcoholic beverages.

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Red meat consumption and mortality: results from two prospective cohort studies.

Eating large quantities of red meat may be associated with elevated total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk.

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Alcohol as a risk factor for liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Individuals who consumed alcohol may have a higher risk of developing and dying from liver cirrhosis.

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