Scientist in the Spotlight:
Erin Giles

Excess body fat increases the risk of cancer, yet that risk may vary depending upon when in life we carry the excess fat, says Erin Giles, PhD, an AICR grantee.

Also In This Issue:

Daily Alcoholic Drink Increases Risk of Cancer Death

Vegetarian Diets Link to Lower Cancer Risk

Lower Calorie Foods May Help Restaurants (and Obesity)

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Folic Acid Does Not Increase Cancer Risk

A new analysis of the research finds that folic acid supplements do not increase the risk for cancer.

Fried Foods Link to Increased Prostate Cancer Risk

Eating French fries, fried chicken or other fried foods may increase the risk of prostate cancer, suggests a new study published last week.

Weight Loss, Genetic Changes and Lower Cancer Risk

Women who lose weight by diet and/or exercise show genetic changes related to lower cancer risk, finds a new study that helps unravel how excess body fat increases cancer risk.

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