Minimising breast cancer risk - Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity increases your risk of postmenopausal breast cancer by 50 to 100 per cent (Am J Clin Nutrition, 1987; 45: 289). It...

Bone mass points to breast cancer risk - Bone mass levels may be another indicator to determine a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, researchers have discovered. ...

Studies exaggerate genetic basis of breast cancer risk - Studies estimating the lifetime risk of women with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutation developing breast cancer may have exaggerated the risk by only...

Hrt women face greater risk of breast cancer - Women who choose hormone replacement therapy after menopause may be at greater risk of certain kinds of breast cancer, according to a US study. ...

Dde exposure raises risk of breast cancer - Women exposed to the organochlorine DDE are at increased risk of developing breast cancer, say researchers in Canada and Mexico. ...

Reduce the calories: and reduce your breast cancer risk - The Western calorie rich diet may be responsible for a range of chronic conditions Earlier E news broadcasts have suggested a link with diabetes os...

Breast cancer: take a walk to reduce your risk - Breast cancer is an increasing worry among older women but a new study has found that regular exercise is a great preventative Researchers have fo...

Drinking alcohol linked to breast cancer - In contrast with popular opinion that a daily glass of wine is good for you, women who drink are far more at risk from breast cancer than those who do...