Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

17:02 EST 3 Feb 2012 | Yahoo News

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.

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