Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study

Darn.

"Trans-fats, which are being phased out of food because they clog arteries, may raise the risk of getting breast cancer, European researchers reported on Friday.

They found that women with the highest blood levels of trans-fats had about twice the risk of breast cancer compared to women with the lowest levels."

Why are there trans fats anyway?

"Trans-fats or trans-fatty acids are made in creating artificially hardened fats -- in the process of hydrogenization, for instance.

They were, ironically, meant to be healthful replacements for artery-clogging saturated fats such as butter and lard."

Bummer.

"Obese women are more likely to develop breast cancer, among other types of cancer, and high-fat diets are also linked with breast cancer."

Big, fat, bummer.