Common Cooking Oils Linked to Breast Cancer Growth: Study

Scientists have discovered a mechanism connecting omega-6 fatty acids to aggressive breast cancer progression.
Common Cooking Oils Linked to Breast Cancer Growth: Study
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A type of fat found in commonly used seed oils has been linked to faster growth of one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of breast cancer.

A recent study found that high linoleic acid consumption activated a critical growth pathway in cancer cells.

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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.