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Study Links Cooking Oil to Aggressive Breast Cancer

4/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Weill Cornell Medicine reveals a troubling connection between linoleic acid, commonly found in cooking oils, and aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. Researchers found that this fatty acid triggers a growth pathway in cancer cells, underscoring the importance of moderation in dietary fats and promoting a balanced diet for cancer prevention.

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A groundbreaking study from Weill Cornell Medicine reveals a troubling connection between linoleic acid, commonly found in cooking oils, and aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. Researchers found that this fatty acid triggers a growth pathway in cancer cells, underscoring the importance of moderation in dietary fats and promoting a balanced diet for cancer prevention.