Author Interviews, Breast Cancer, Brigham & Women's - Harvard, Cancer Research, Red Meat / 05.10.2018
Cutting Out Bacon, Sausage and Hot Dogs May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Maryam Farvid, Ph.D., Research Scientist
Department of Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Boston, MA 02115
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Prior prospective studies on red and processed meat consumption with risk of breast cancer have produced inconsistent results.
Current meta-analysis of 15 prospective studies shows that women who eat a high amount of processed meat each day may have a higher risk of breast cancer than those who don't eat or have a low intake in their diet. (more…)
Maryam Farvid, Ph.D., Research Scientist
Department of Nutrition
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Boston, MA 02115
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Prior prospective studies on red and processed meat consumption with risk of breast cancer have produced inconsistent results.
Current meta-analysis of 15 prospective studies shows that women who eat a high amount of processed meat each day may have a higher risk of breast cancer than those who don't eat or have a low intake in their diet. (more…)