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People who get too little of a nutrient may be at greater risk of cancer, but so may those who get too much, Minasian says.

Vitamins get 'F' in cancer prevention 2009

Some argue another form, gamma-tocopherol, stands a better chance of being beneficial, Dr. Minasian said, but the biology of that question also needs more study before it can be addressed in human trials.

Vitamin E Is Linked to Prostate Cancer Katherine Hobson 2011

"We need a much better handle on what's going on biologically before we start initiating large randomized controlled trials," said Lori Minasian, a co-author of the study and acting director of the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Prevention.

Vitamin E Is Linked to Prostate Cancer Katherine Hobson 2011

Dr. Minasian said the Select trial, which began in 2001, was prompted by animal studies, observational studies and secondary findings from other trials suggesting selenium and vitamin E protected against prostate cancer, which causes nearly 34,000 deaths in the U.S. a year.

Vitamin E Is Linked to Prostate Cancer Katherine Hobson 2011

It wasn't clear why vitamin E might lead to an increase in prostate cancer, or why earlier studies suggested the opposite, Dr. Minasian said.

Vitamin E Is Linked to Prostate Cancer Katherine Hobson 2011

With a desperate surge, Uecker and Minasian — both thickly built men — shoved the gunman hard into another table, and the hulking 6-foot-5 287-pound Grier blitzed through like a linebacker, pinning all three men with his great body.

Bobby's Last, Longest Day 2009

He and Minasian slammed the assassin forward against a stainless steel serving table.

Bobby's Last, Longest Day 2009

But Minasian agrees that the Turkish government is unlikely to be much concerned about pollution in the remote east of the country.

Pollution in Border Reservoir Worries Armenia IWPR 2009

But Minasian says these investigations cost money, and even richer, developed countries only monitor water whenever it is necessary.

Pollution in Border Reservoir Worries Armenia IWPR 2009

There was much activity during the morning hours running into early afternoon in the Minasian household.

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