No measurable benefit from supplements in the VITAL trial

Two sets of results from a major trial focused on the use of supplements to prevent cancer and heart disease are published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. … READ MORE …

Is too much salmon increasing your risk for prostate cancer?

An article published on-line in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute appears to confirm earlier data suggesting that men with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood are at increased risk for a diagnosis of prostate cancer. It is getting lots of media coverage. However, … READ MORE …

Diet, serum levels of fatty acids, and risk for prostate cancer

An article just published on-line in the American Journal of Epidemiology has suggested that a diet high in at least one of the omega-3 fatty acids may be good for your heart but less good for your prostate. … READ MORE …