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Use of ZEN bust-enhancing supplements may increase breast cancer risk

Women who use bust-enhancing dietary supplements containing a naturally occurring toxin could be increasing their risk of breast cancer Continue reading “Use of ZEN bust-enhancing supplements may increase breast cancer risk” »  More...

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By BioNews On Thursday, December 8th, 2011
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Hormones and weight ‘biggest indicators of breast cancer risks’

Undergoing hormone replacement therapy or being overweight are among the biggest underlying causes behind breast cancer while other factors like certain chemicals do not have a major impact on the disease Continue More...

By BioNews On Thursday, December 8th, 2011
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New drugs show promise against advanced breast cancer

Scientists have found two new medicines that could keep breast cancer in check Continue reading “New drugs show promise against advanced breast cancer” »  More...

By BioNews On Friday, December 2nd, 2011
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Breast cancer’s ‘Achilles’ heel’ offers new hope to beat dreaded disease

The powerhouse of cells, mitochondria, has been unearthed by scientists as the new ‘‘Achilles’ heel’ of breast cancer Continue reading “Breast cancer’s ‘Achilles’ heel’ offers new hope to beat More...

By BioNews On Friday, December 2nd, 2011
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Revolutionary anti landmine tech to detect breast cancer within seconds

A revolutionary breast-screening system has been created by scientists in Britain that uses anti-landmine technology to detect cancer in seconds Continue reading “Revolutionary anti landmine tech to detect More...

By BioNews On Monday, November 21st, 2011
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Gene rearrangements driving 5 to 7 pc of breast cancers identified

An Indian born scientist and his team has discovered two cancer-spurring gene rearrangements that may trigger 5 to 7 percent of all breast cancers Continue reading “Gene rearrangements driving 5 to 7 pc of More...

By BioNews On Saturday, November 19th, 2011
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Combo menopausal hormone therapy may up breast cancer risk

Women taking menopausal hormone therapy that combines estrogen and progestin may be at higher risk of developing breast cancer than women taking estrogen alone, a new study has suggested Continue reading “Combo More...

By BioNews On Monday, November 14th, 2011
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Secret behind tamoxifen resistance to breast cancer, and way to defeat it identified

Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered the molecular basis for tamoxifen resistance to breast cancer and found a potential way to defeat it Continue reading “Secret More...

By BioNews On Friday, November 11th, 2011
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Protein behind galloping breast cancer spread identified

In a new study, scientists claim to have found a potential target to slow the progression of breast cancer tumours and metastasis Continue reading “Protein behind galloping breast cancer spread identified” More...

By BioNews On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
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3 to 6 drinks per week ups risk of breast cancer

A new study has found that low levels of alcohol consumption – 3 to 6 alcoholic drinks per week– could contribute to a small increase in the risk of breast cancer Continue reading “3 to 6 drinks per week More...