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Colon Cancer Rising Among Young Adults
Colon Cancer Rising Among Young Adults

Jul 31, 2023 09:30AM

Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults, according to a report published in the journal Science.

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Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

Consuming ultra-processed foods has been associated with colorectal cancer in men as well as the development of chronic disease and early death.

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Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma.

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Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

Research finds that vitamin D3 and marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, can reduce the risk of invasive cancers by up to 61 percent.

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Vitamin E Enhances Cancer Immunotherapy

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM

A study reports that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses in cancer patients by stimulating the activity of dendritic cells in tumors.

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Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM

Those living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease.

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Eat Lots of Fiber to Improve Melanoma Outcomes

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

A new type of immunotherapy that enables T-cells to fight cancer cells is proving hopeful for people with melanoma, and a study has found that a high-fiber diet improves the effectiveness.

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Avoid Antibiotics to Lower Colon Cancer Risk

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

A clear link exists between taking antibiotics for six months and developing colorectal cancer in the next five to 10 years, report researchers.

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Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk.

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Healthy Breast Basics: Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

One in eight American women develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime, but that risk can be reduced by holistic strategies such as dietary changes, cleanses and breast self-exams.

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