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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and obesity-linked cancer risk

JAMA Network Open

2025-02-25
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About The Study: The findings of this study indicate that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a modest reduction in the risk of obesity-related cancers, independent of adiposity measures. Further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms by which the Mediterranean diet may contribute to cancer prevention.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Inmaculada Aguilera-Buenosvinos, PhD, email iaguilerabuenosvinos@gmail.com.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.61031)

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