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Soy May Help Prevent Breast Cancer in Older Women

January 16, 2006 (The New York Times News Service) -- A diet rich in soy, with its natural plant estrogens or isoflavones, may help protect postmenopausal women with relatively high levels of estrogen from getting breast cancer, preliminary research suggests. Women past menopause who have low estrogen levels probably won't derive the same risk reduction, but they can probably be assured the soy isn't harmful in terms of breast cancer risk, said.. Read More

Nutrition | 03.8.06

Oily fish makes babies brainier

Oily fish makes 'babies brainier' Eating oily fish and seeds in pregnancy can boost children's future brain power and social skills, research suggests. A study of 9,000 mothers and children in Avon suggested those who consumed less of the essential fatty acid Omega-3 had children with lower IQs. These children also had poorer motor skills and hand-to-eye co-ordination, research in the Economist said. The Food Standards Agency says pregnant.. Read More

Nutrition | 03.3.06

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