* Cranberries aren't only good for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). A recent study in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research finds that these bright red fruits may also have potent anticancer properties.

* A vitamin found in milk, eggs, and fish could play a big role in preventing cancer. A new study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer finds that people who increase their intake of vitamin D might reduce their risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 30 percent.

* A recent study in the Journal of Medicinal Food finds that red yeast rice can significantly slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.

* The spice turmeric is best known for giving Indian curries and chutneys their distinctive flavor and yellow tint. Yet this herb is almost as well-known for its many health benefits, including its anti-inflammatory properties, which may help combat cancer.

* When your mother urged you to eat your veggies all those years ago, she probably couldn't tell you exactly why they were so healthy-she just inherently knew they were good for you. Today, researchers are finding more and more evidence as to why vegetables need to be a staple on every plate. One new study in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that eating more vegetables can dramatically cut a woman's risk of getting endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterine lining).