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Cancer risk: Are pesticides the new smoking?

In an article printed in Medscape, Dr. Dounia Hamdi states that “….

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Possible Breast Cancer Carcinogens Widespread in Food Packaging

In an article published in Frontiers in Toxicology, researchers found that 76 potential mammary carcinogens have been detected to migrate from FCMs (food contact materials) sold in markets across the …

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Excess Body Weight and the Risk of Second Primary Cancers Among Cancer Survivors

In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that excess body weight increases the risk of second cancers among cancer survivors.

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Evidence for widespread human exposure to harmful food contact chemicals

A study published in the  Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology found that out of the 14,000 known FCCs, or food contact chemicals, 3601 (or about 25%) have been found present i…

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Exercise prior to breast cancer diagnosis significantly reduces risk of recurrence

Exercise habits prior to breast cancer diagnosis significantly affected the risk of recurrence in premenopausal women with certain tumor types in a large prospective cohort study.

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Microplastics found in brains and many other organs

From The Guardian, August 22, 2024 Microplastics are infiltrating brain tissue, studies show: ‘There’s nowhere left untouched’ Twenty-four brain samples collected in early 2024 measured on avera…

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Diet revealed as a main risk factor for colon cancer in younger adults

A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, especially those associated with red and processed meat.

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A reason to eat organic: study shows pesticide residues are not removed by washing

A new scientific report lends weight to consumer concerns about pesticide residues on food, presenting fresh evidence that washing fruit before eating it does not remove various toxic chemicals common…

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Toxic chemicals in commonly used products

From Time magazine, May 9, 2024: “Scientists are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is“.

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Nonstick cookware and utensils found to release toxic chemicals at normal cooking temperatures

A study published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research found that nonstick cookware and utensils can release toxic chemicals at normal cooking temperatures.

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American Cancer Society: 40% of all cancer cases and half of cancer deaths due to lifestyle factors

According to a study done by the American Cancer Society, an estimated 40% of all cancer cases and nearly one half of all cancer deaths in the United States in 2019 were attributable to the evaluated …

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Physical Activity and Survival in Women with Advanced Breast Cancer

In a study published in Cancer Nursing, researchers found that women with advanced breast cancer who engaged in physical activity for 1 or more hours per day at baseline had an increased likelihood of…

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