Broccoli 'stops' prostate cancer (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

Eating broccoli and cauliflower regularly reduces the risk of deadly prostate cancer, say researchers.

A study of 1,300 men found they were better than any other vegetable at protecting against aggressive tumours.

Writing in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the researchers said broccoli and cauliflower were known to contain anti-cancer compounds.

Experts advised the best way to reduce cancer risk was to eat a balanced diet, including lots of fruit and vegetables.

Several studies have shown a link between eating vegetables and a reduced risk of prostate cancer, but results have not been consistent and many have not specifically looked at deadly forms of the disease.
***
more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6927359.stm

[Heddi]

1. oh my god

I'm glad I love broccolli. Now I don't have to worry about diabetes or prostate cancer (although I suppose the latter is helped by the fact that I'm a woman and therefore don't have a prostate....)

[Orrex]

2. You have to eat it? Whew! I was afraid that some other orifice was involved.

"Some broccoli for your prostate, Orrex?"

"No, thanks--I'm stuffed."