Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

The Mediterranean Diet is a wonderful way to eat. It helps stave off chronic diseases, builds a healthy immune and keeps the weight off. But now a new study shows it may help reduce the risk of breast cancer. A new study out of Spain found that women asked to follow this way of eating especially with a high consumption of olive oil was integrated were 68% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who were advised only to reduce the amount of fat in their diets. 

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New Zealand Researchers Determine Mediterranean Diet Decreased DNA Damage in Men With Prostate Cancer

New Zealand Researchers Determine Mediterranean Diet Decreased DNA Damage in Men With Prostate Cancer

Researchers found that adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet decreased DNA damage than can lead to the development of tumors. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. U.S: 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. American Cancer Society estimates a staggering 220,800 new cases and 27,540 deaths from prostate cancer in 2015.

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