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Diet and Cancer

Although scientists can't pinpoint what causes every case of cancer, most agree that up to 40 percent of cases are diet-related. Researchers at the University of Washington say that eating more broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables offers some protection against the disease.

Publication Source: Vitality magazine
Online Source: University of Washington http://www.washington.edu/
Online Editor: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer: Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed: 2/27/2005
Date Last Modified: 2/27/2005