The widespread health risks of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Endocrine disrupting chemicals interfere with many basic body functions and have been linked to multiple types of cancer as well as other health problems. They are present in plastics, personal products, textiles, and even drinking water, but there are ways to reduce your exposure.
The health risks of radiation (and what you can do to avoid it)
Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation exposure can increase the risk of several types of cancers. Some sources, like cell phones, are still under study.
The Catch Guide to Breast Cancer
The Catch Guide to Lung Cancer
How to protect yourself from “the silent killer”: hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one in eight adults aged between 20 to 40 worldwide,[1] and one in three adults between ages 40 and 59.
The causes (and dangers) of chronic inflammation
Inflammation is a normal response to infection or injury in the body, and is in fact a sign of the body working hard to heal itself.
It's time to quit your chewing tobacco habit
Chewing tobacco and snuff don’t carry all of the same risks as cigarettes, but they still significantly increase the risk of several types of cancer.
Good dental hygiene is important for more than just your teeth
Brushing your teeth twice a day keeps plaque and bacteria in check, which can help prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.
A tan to die for
Excessive exposure to the UV rays in sunlight is a known melanoma risk, but that risk increases significantly inside a tanning bed.
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