Friday, March 23, 2007

from the National Cancer Institute:

NCI Clinical Trial Results: Low-Fat Diet May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer Relapse
"Postmenopausal women who ate a low-fat diet were less likely to get a recurrence of breast cancer than those who ate a standard diet. This is the first time a large randomized clinical trial has shown that a low-fat diet can reduce the chance of breast cancer coming back."

from MedlinePlus and Reuter's Health Information:

Dietary vitamin C may prevent oral pre-cancer
"Vitamin C from dietary sources, but not from supplements, is associated with a reduced risk of oral pre-malignant lesions in men, a new study indicates."

from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:

Guide to Health Care Quality
"This guide is designed to help you get quality health care. Getting quality health care can help you stay healthy and recover faster when you become sick.
The tips presented here are provided to help you be active in making decisions about your health care. The goal is to make sure you receive the best possible care."