This review summarizes the main pathophysiological basis of the relationship between
metabolic syndrome, endocrine disruptor exposure and prostate cancer that is the most common …

A major protective mechanism against oxidizing substances capable of damaging DNA
integrity and initiating carcinogenesis is the induction of phase II detoxification and antioxidant …

Few epidemiologic studies have investigated the potential relation between flavonoids and
breast cancer risk. We have applied recently published data on the composition of foods and …

The proportion of colorectal cancer attributed to dietary habits is high, but several
inconsistencies remain, especially with respect to the influence of some food groups. To further …

Background Only a few small studies investigated the association between postmenopausal
breast cancer and metabolic syndrome (MetS) as a single entity. Materials and methods We …

Mortality rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are high in Italy compared with other
Western countries. To elucidate further the role of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), …

Previous studies have shown that various dietary components may be implicated in the
aetiology of prostate cancer, although the results remain equivocal. The possible relationship of …

Because of their several biological activities, flavonoids may have an important role in
explaining the protective effects of vegetables, fruit, and, possibly, tea against cancer. The …

Background Cruciferous vegetables have been suggested to protect against various cancers,
though the issue is open to discussion. To further understand their role, we analyzed data …

The Mediterranean diet has been related to a reduced risk of several common cancers but
its role on breast cancer has not been quantified yet. We investigated the association …