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Parabens found in food linked to breast cancer

There have been concerns raised about the presence of a specific preservative in food products, cosmetics and various pharmaceuticals. Tissue samples from women with breast cancer have shown to have chemical parabens present, which are found in many products and are used for their preservative properties but are also known to be oestrogenic.

Oestrogen has a [...]

Breast cancer less prevalent among coffee drinkers

A recent study indicates that women who drink a lot of coffee reduce the risk of contracting one particular type of breast cancer, but experts recommend caution. The findings from the Karolinska Institute are based upon close to 6,000 women and they suggest that by drinking at least five cups of coffee a day, that [...]