Beer and pizza prevent cancer

Researchers at Oregon State University say that a compound found in beer inhibits a protein in the cells along the surface of the prostate gland, preventing prostate cancer. Dr. Richard N. Atkins, CEO of the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, notes that an ingredient in tomatoes, lycopene, has previously been linked to prostate cancer prevention. "It's every man's dream to hear that beer and pizza can prevent cancer," said Atkins. "However, the 17 beers and four large pizzas needed to get enough xanthohumol and lycopene to help prevent prostate cancer is unfortunately not advised.