Breast Cancer: Olive oil may lower the risk of developing breast cancer, finds study

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women globally. In 2022 alone, around 2.3 million women were diagnosed with the disease, and approximately 670,000 died. What’s more concerning is that the World Health Organization (WHO) has also projected that, if current trends continue, both incidence and mortality will rise by about 40% by 2050 in many regions, including those with limited health infrastructure. However, a fresh wave of hope is stirring in the world of cancer prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A study suggests that olive oil may help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. A paper from Italy , published in 2024 in the European Journal of Cancer, examined data from 11,442 women who were part of the Moli-sani cohort. The researchers tr