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06/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for grilling with lower cancer risk

While it’s commonly believed that eating grilled food may increase your risk of heart disease and cancer, research reveals that the food you grill is “more important than how you grill it.” Experts from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), a non-profit research and education organization that specializes in the link between lifestyle habits […]

06/02/2018 / By Jayson Veley

The 7 risk factors for lung cancer you should be aware of

Many people believe that the 1.6 million people who die of lung cancer each and every year are just older citizens that have been smoking heavily for years. The truth is, however, that that couldn’t be more wrong. According to a new Norwegian-Greek study published in the Lancet-affiliated EBioMedicine Journal, those who are young and haven’t smoked […]

05/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A closer look at how obesity makes it easier for cancer cells to grow

If you want to lower your cancer risk, consider losing some weight. It’s a known fact that obesity is the second most common preventable cause of cancer and it’s also a great threat to our health. However, not much is known about how whole-body metabolism is linked to tumor formation. Experts are still trying to learn […]

04/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

When weighing all the factors, experts say leading a healthy lifestyle is your best bet against cancer

Various studies have already tried to determine the most effective ways to prevent cancer. However, since a lot of factors that determine cancer risk, such as age and genetic predisposition, can’t be controlled, experts suggest studying one’s “family’s medical history and trying to live a healthy lifestyle.” Cancer-prevention through healthy habits Maria Baker, professor of medicine […]

04/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Japanese study confirms vitamin D reduces cancer risk

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is good for the health, and scientists continue to explore its other health benefits. In fact, a new study found that vitamin D reduces the risk of cancers. The large Japanese cohort study, published in the BMJ, aimed to determine whether vitamin D was associated with the risk […]

04/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Having chlamydia DOUBLES women’s risk of developing ovarian cancer, study finds

Research reveals that chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD), can increase a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer by as much as 50 percent. The study’s results determined that women suffering from chronic chlamydia infections “had twice the risk of ovarian cancer compared to women with no evidence of ever having been infected.” According to Britton Trabert […]

04/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Drinking coffee may decrease the risk of colon cancer

Americans’ affinity for drinking coffee could prove to be a valuable tool in the fight against colon cancer, according to scientists from UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Simmons Cancer Center. Drinking coffee has been associated with a lower risk of developing colon cancer, along with recurring tumors and death from the illness. Because there are so […]

02/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Skyrocketing cancer rates driven by processed food, warn researchers

If you’re still eating processed foods, the latest study in the British Medical Journal should be enough to steer you away from this dangerous habit. That’s because French researchers have found that the skyrocketing rates of cancer deaths can be pinned on the popularity of processed foods like sodas, sugary cereals, and ready-made meals. Ultra-processed […]

01/29/2018 / By David Williams

Numerous studies concur: Eating processed food results in chronic, degenerative disease

The dangers of eating processed foods have been talked about and shown time and time again in plenty of studies spanning decades. As if to serve as a reminder that things have not really changed at all, a handful of more recent studies show just how dangerous the habit of eating processed foods can be. […]

12/04/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Food quality found to impact risk of cancer regardless of weight: Choosing natural foods over processed foods keeps the nutrients-to-calories ratio properly balanced

If you know someone who eats whatever they want and never seems to gain any weight, it’s normal to feel a little envious. However, they could be doing their body just as much harm as they would by gaining weight. This is according to a new study that reveals the quality of your food counts […]

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