Tag: PAHs

PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons): Chemicals that are formed during the incomplete burning of coal, oil and gas, garbage, food and other organic substances. PAHs are found in well-done meat and fish, as well as vehicle exhaust. The PAH benzo[a]pyrene is routinely used in animal studies to promote breast cancer development.

Articles

News

04/05/19
Deep frying with reheated oil increases metastasis in mice
05/21/18
Exposure to PAHs in air pollution increases breast cancer risk
04/15/17
Air pollution may heighten BC risk by increasing breast density
01/09/17
Grilled, barbecued & smoked meat linked to reduced BC survival
12/16/14
Exposure to smoke from synthetic fireplace logs linked to BC
11/16/14
Exposure to air pollution appears to increase breast cancer risk
04/21/13
Exposure to air pollution is linked to reduced breast cancer survival

Foods

Studies