Can a handful of nuts a day keep cancer away? -

Evidence is growing about the many ways in which eating nuts, seeds, and legumes can improve your health. These foods have been linked to healthier hearts and a lower risk of diabetes, but now studies show they may also cut your risk of getting cancer! Here’s what we know and don’t know.

Antioxidants and cancer risk: the good, the bad, and the unknown -

Vitamins A, C, E, beta carotene and selenium are all considered “antioxidants,” and people take them hoping to prevent disease and improve overall health. You have probably heard that antioxidants fight cancer, but the research suggests that they may not improve your health and in some instances may even be harmful.