Increased endometrial cancer rates found in women with high levels of cadmium
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 17:32
in Health & Medicine
Through a five-year observational study, researchers found that women with increased levels of cadmium -- a metal commonly found in foods such as kidneys, liver and shellfish as well as tobacco -- also had an increased risk of endometrial cancer. It's an observation the researchers hope could lead to new treatments or interventions to prevent the fourth most common cancer in women.