Reuters says a diet low in saturated fat, high in vegetable protein and low in animal protein, including dairy products, is associated with a “substantial” increase in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) doubling time and an increase in quality of life, according to results of a pilot study.

PCRM reports that Consumption of Smoked and Cured Meat Linked to Leukemia: A new study shows that consumption of cured and smoked meat and fish is correlated to the risk of leukemia, the most common form of cancer in children, while higher consumption of vegetables and bean-curd is associated with reduced risk. This population-based study in Taiwan compared 145 acute leukemia cases to 370 matched controls, ages 2 to 20 years old. A suggested reason for the increased risk is the formation of carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds in the stomach upon consumption of smoked and cured meats.

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