High fat may raise cancer risk for women in study
A study of 13 070 women over four years links high fat diets to a possible doubling of breast cancer risk, contrasting with earlier studies. It compared records of 168 who developed cancer with 672 similar women who did not, using food diaries and questionnaires.
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Cambridge University
England
High fat diet linked to higher breast cancer risk
A Cambridge University study of 13 070 women suggests those averaging over 90 grams of daily fat may have about double the risk of breast cancer compared with those consuming 37 grams. Critics note the small size and conflicting prior research.
Gene variation linked to mood after emotional stress
A Science study identifies a direct genetic link between emotional stress and low mood. Adults with the short form of the 5-HTT gene show higher risk of persistent low mood after traumatic events like bereavement, divorce, or job loss, compared with long form carriers.
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Washington
Science
Thomas R. Insel
National Institute of Mental Health
World Health Organization
University of Wisconsin At Madison
King’s College
London
University of Otago
New Zealand
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