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Flavonoids, flavonoid subclasses, and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies.

Generous intake of diets rich in flavones, flavonols, and flavan-3-ols may significantly cut down breast cancer risk, especially in post-menopausal women.

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Flavonoids and breast cancer risk in Italy.

Adequate intake of flavonol- and flavone-rich foods may help guard against breast cancer development.

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Carotenoids and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Adequate intake of diets rich in α- and β-carotene may help guard against the development of breast cancer in women.

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Citrus fruit intake and breast cancer risk: a quantitative systematic review.

Women who frequently consume citrus fruits are less prone to develop breast cancer.

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Dietary fiber intake and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

Women who are regular consumers of diets rich in fiber may have low chances of developing breast cancer.

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Soy intake and breast cancer risk: an evaluation based on a systematic review of epidemiologic evidence among the Japanese population.

Adequate intake of soy foods may help guard against the breast cancer development.

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Tobacco smoking and breast cancer risk: an evaluation based on a systematic review of epidemiologic evidence among the Japanese population.

Women who smoke tobacco are more likely to develop breast cancer than those who do not smoke.

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Egg intake and cancers of the breast, ovary and prostate: a dose-response meta-analysis of prospective observational studies.

Generous intake of eggs may increase breast, prostate, and ovarian cancer risk.

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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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Exercise Your Power to Choose Health

Exercise Your Power to Choose Health

We often hear the term "lifestyle diseases" bandied about. But what are these diseases? Lifestyle diseases are defined as those negative, chronic health conditions which are brought on by our choices about food, exercise, and the use of substances like tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. We all know there are dangers associated with substance use and...

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Epidemiology of soy exposures and breast cancer risk.

High consumers of isoflavone-rich soy foods are less likely to develop breast cancer than rare- or non-consumers.

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Population-based case-control study of soy food intake and breast cancer risk in Shanghai.

Low breast cancer risk is associated with high consumption of soy foods.

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