New Delhi: A growing body of evidence suggests that what we eat can influence how our bodies respond to diseases like cancer. Scientists are now going beyond simple dietary observations to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms that connect food components with cancer progression. According to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, there appears to be a link between linoleic acid and aggressive breast cancer. Linoleic acid is found in many types of cooking oil.

How does linoleic acid contribute to breast cancer risk?

Linoleic acid, also known as an omega-6 fatty acid, is found in everyday cooking oils like corn oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil. On the one hand, this nutrient helps maintain healthy skin, and it also regulates inflammation; it can also stimulate a gr

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