Soy and Breast Cancer, Fish and Colon Cancer
Two new studies presented last week at a large meeting of cancer researchers show strong links between specific dietary factors and cancer risk. The studies, though not yet published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, are attracting considerable attention.A case-control study links consumption of soy during childhood and early adolescence with lower risk of breast cancer in Asian-American women.A cohort study links frequent consumption of fish to lower risk of colorectal cancer in men.
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A Heaping Helping of Tomatoes
Lycopene, a phytochemical in tomatoes and tomato products, could possibly be used to prevent or treat skin cancer caused by UVB rays. Although lycopene has been shown to reduce lower risk of breast and prostate cancers, it has never been tested as a preventive agent against UVB-induced skin cancer. Epidemiological studies show, however, that those who consume more lycopene have less skin cancer.
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Cookie Lady's Baked Gifts Lift Military Morale Around the World
By Kirsten Brown - When Lt. j.g. Gregory Trach received an e-mail from Germaine Broussard two years ago asking permission to send cookies to his ship, he thought little of it.
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Answers to Your Vegetable Questions
Q:Is vegetarian eating really the best way to lower cancer risk? Q: Does the vegetable called daikon have much nutritional value? How do you serve it? Q: Are roasted vegetables made with a lot of oil? Q: Does the vegetable called jicama have any nutritional value? How is it prepared?
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Smoke-free Dining in Olathe Begins Today
No Smoking Ordinance Takes Effect November 16, 2006
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New Tools to Help Consumers Use the Nutrition Facts Label
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) in HHS's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of two new learning tools to help consumers use the Nutrition Facts label to choose nutritious foods and achieve healthy weight management.
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Be Food Safe This Thanksgiving
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is providing consumers with key recommendations they can use to help reduce the risk of foodborne illness during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Thanksgiving Fitness "Trimming" Program at the Liberty Community Center
The Liberty Community Center is taking registrations for a one-day post-Thanksgiving fitness program for individuals who know they may overindulge on turkey, stuffing and pies.
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A Feast Remains Feasible - Even at the Last Minute
By Caroline E. Ruse - For those who caught Thanksgiving fever a little late - say, the morning of the big day - it's not too late to prepare a (nearly) homemade feast.
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Holiday Food Safety Tips
If food is mishandled, you may have an uninvited guest at your meal.
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