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Study: Soy foods don't increase risk of recurrence for breast cancer survivors
As part of a low-calorie eating plan, dieters have been encouraged for years to replace at least some of their processed food with soy-based products. While a few studies have suggested that compounds found in the soy could increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence, new research has called that idea into question.A report delivered at the annual conference of the American Association for Cancer Research indicated that women who have survived breast cancer may eat consume plenty of soy-based foods, like tofu, without fear of the recurrence of the disease.As part of the After Breast Cancer Pooling Project, scientists monitored the diets and post-surgical health statuses of more than 16,000 women who had survived breast carcinomas.The team found that women who consumed the most soy isoflavones - meaning phytoestrogen compounds found in soybeans - did not have an increased risk of cancer recurrence, compared to those who consumed the least.In fact, researchers noted that women who ate the most soy had a 9 percent lower risk of death and 15 percent lower likelihood of recurrence, although they added that this was not statistically significant.Isoflavones are compounds found in a number of beans, nuts, grains and vegetables, although soybeans are ... Full Story
- Study: Soy foods don't increase risk of recurrence for breast cancer survivors
A report delivered at the annual conference of the American Association for Cancer Research indicated that women who have survived breast cancer may eat consume plenty of soy-based foods, like tofu, without fear of the recurrence of the disease. Hormone Health News...
- Androgen-deprivation causes weight gain, experts say
But just how many men pack on pounds when their hormones are adjusted after prostate surgery? A new study settled on a figure. Hormone Health News...
- Artificial pregnancy hormone causes weight loss, not gain, researchers say
In spite of the received wisdom that oral contraceptives cause weight gain, recent investigation has found that "the pill" appears to do no such thing. Hormone Health News...
- Hormone levels may affect weight loss, experts suggest
Eating healthy portions and cutting calories are two of the most important tools dieters have at their disposal. However, dietary experts have said that hormone levels may assist - or undercut - weight loss. Hormone Health News...
- Difficulty in losing weight may be due to medical conditions
Many women would like to lose weight, but the task may be difficult for some due to an underlying medical condition, CNN Health reports. Hormone Health News...
- The role of hormones and a healthy diet in the management of obesity
Obesity is a global epidemic that currently affects one in three Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Many serious health problems result from obesity, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. Defined as excessive body fat, obesity is commonly caused by a sedentary lifestyle and high caloric intake, though it has been linked to genetics and age as well. Hormone Health News...
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