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10,000 Daily Step Count Goal Debunked by Huge Study–Sweet Spot is 5,000-7,000 steps
Key Takeaways A meta-analysis pooled data on dose-response associations between daily steps and a broad range of health outcomes.
Exposure to Cooking Fumes Linked to Increased Risk for Lung Cancer in Never Smokers
A systematic review found that higher lifetime exposure to cooking oil fumes was associated with an increased risk for lung cancer in never-smoking women in high-income countries.
Endocrine-disrupting chemical found in one-third of Indian clothing products
A new report has found the cancer-linked endocrine disruptor, nonylphenol (NP), in one-third of tested Indian clothing products at levels exceeding European Union (EU) safety standards.
Growing Evidence Suggests Plant-Based Diets Reduce Cancer Risk
From Medscape, January 16, 2025 When it comes to naming the dietary patterns offering the most protection against cancer, plant-based diets emerge as the winner for reducing the risk for several cance…
Summary of recent studies related to stress and cancer
Studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors — could beta blockers slow them down? By Diana Kwon 04.07.2025 in Knowable magazine.
Daily physical activity, even at light intensities, linked to lower cancer risk
An NIH study finds that the number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity. Read about the study here.
Mindfulness for Coping with Cancer with Dr. Carlson
Learn how mindfulness meditation can help people deal with feelings of uncertainty, sadness, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Stress as a cancer risk factor
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that in the 121 Black and White women with breast cancer, perceived stress, perceived inadequate social support, perceived racial and ethn…
‘Alarming Disparities’ in Cancer Trends and Shift to Women, Younger Adults
In a study published in Medscape, researchers from the American Cancer Society noted that the cancer burden in the United States has shifted: “The most noteworthy finding is the shift in cancer burd…
Colorectal Cancer: Risks and Prevention. You Have the Power.
In this live Q&A with Dr.
Reducing use of personal care products with harmful chemicals results in reduction in breast tissue
In a study published in Science Direct, researchers found that reduction of daily-use parabens and phthalates reverses accumulation of cancer-associated phenotypes within disease-free breast tissue.
Growing Evidence Suggests Plant-Based Diets Reduce Cancer Risk
An article published in Medscape Medical News presented data from several studies indicating that a plant-based diet provides more protection against cancer.
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