Fiber May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Teen girls who get fiber in their diets may have lower risk of breast cancer later

Monday, February 01, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Girls Who Eat More Fiber May Face Lower Breast Cancer Risk Later: Study Teenage girls who get plenty of fiber in their diets may have a lower risk of breast cancer later in life, a new, large study suggests. The study, published online Feb. 1 in the journal... Read more ...  News Face-to-Face Still Trumps Texts for Social Closeness, Studies Find While technology use among young people offers some social advantages, face-to-face interaction does a better job of conveying emotional support and helping to read unspoken cues... Read more ... FDA Warns of Lead Poisoning Risk From Cosmetic Clay A beauty clay sold at major retail outlets may put users at risk for lead poisoning, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Friday. Alikay Naturals Bentonite Me Baby is sold online... Read more ... Exercise Has Its Limits for Losing Weight, Study Finds That daily 5-mile run may not be burning as many calories as you think, a new study suggests. In fact, the researchers found, moderate exercise -- the equivalent of walking a couple... Read more ... Bedbugs Biting Back Against Insecticide Bedbugs in some American cities have developed resistance to the key insecticides used to control them, according to a new study. It's the first research to document bedbugs with... Read more ... Eating Certain Fruits, Veggies May Help a Bit With Weight Control Eating fruits and vegetables that have high levels of substances called flavonoids may help a bit with weight control over time, a new study suggests. "We looked at seven different classes of... Read more ... Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home