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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 …
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…
Toxic Textiles: What’s in Your Closet?
Learn which textiles to be cautious of and how to protect yourself from harmful chemicals in your clothing and fabrics.
Break Free From Dieting: Thrive with Intuitive Eating
Learn the real truth about this health-promoting, satisfying, and sustainable approach to diet and nutrition.
Genital talc associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer
New study by NIEHS scientists provides compelling evidence that genital talc use is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
Glyphosate (Roundup) found in men’s sperm; linked to infertility
From The Guardian, May 17, 2024: More than 55% of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic contained high levels of glyphosate, the world’s most common weedkiller, raising further questions ab…
Loneliness Linked to Increased Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors
Survivors with severe loneliness had a 67% increased risk, study finds.
Drivers are exposed to carcinogenic flame retardants from car seat foam
Drivers and passengers are breathing in potentially cancerous chemicals while in their cars, a new study finds.
Increase in consumption of ultraprocessed foods associated with increase risk of cancer
In a large, prospective study published in BMJ, the British Medical Journal, researchers found that a 10% increase in the proportion of ultra-processed foods in the diet was associated with a signific…
Flavonoids from plants reduce cancer-related mortality
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers found that a moderate habitual intake of flavonoids is inversely associated with all-cause, cardiovascular- and cancer-related mortality.
Regular physical activity slows progression of prostate cancer
In a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found that regular vigorous activity could slow the progression of prostate cancer and might be recommended to reduce mortality f…
Women who are physically active after breast cancer diagnosis have significantly lower risk of death
In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers found that women who participated in any moderate-intensity recreational physical activity, such as brisk walking, after diagnosis…
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