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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the Western world and currently affects approximately 1 in 9 women during their lifetime. So it’s good to hear that the results of a clinical study with the University of Southampton, which is investigating watercress’s potential ability to suppress breast cancer cell development, are due to be announced on 2 March 2010.

Watercress

Although a number of studies have shown that watercress is a rich source of chemical compounds that can exert anti-cancer activity in experimental settings, it remains unclear … Continue Reading

Mushrooms Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk by 64%

A study conducted jointly by the University of Western Australia and the Zhejiang University in China has found that eating mushrooms and drinking green tea could help protect against breast cancer.

The research team examined the mushroom and tea consumption of more than 2,000 women aged from 20 to 87 in relatively affluent south-east China. Half the women had confirmed breast cancer, and the others were healthy women recruited from outpatient clinics.

It was found that the the combination of … Continue Reading