Breast cancer rates have dropped over the past few years. This change highlights the role of hormone replacement therapy in promoting breast cancer in postmenopausal women, now that many women have decided to forgo it.
Cherries are rich in antioxidants, including one surprising compound—melatonin. Can cherries help fight jet lag?
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Guests: Kim Blackwell, MD, is associate professor of medicine at Duke University. She is a breast cancer specialist.
Russell Reiter, PhD, is professor of neuroendocrinology at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. His research focuses on antioxidants, especially melatonin.
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