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How dangerous are microplastics?

Microplastics are ubiquitous and have been found in the most remote parts of the world. Their ties to respiratory, digestive, fertility, and neurological issues, as well as several cancers, means it’s important to reduce your exposure.

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Prevention

The high cost chemical straighteners pose to your health

Filled with carcinogenic chemicals like formaldehyde, chemical hair straighteners can more than double your risk of some cancers. Even if you avoid the products, you may want to take further precautions.

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Prevention

A vaccine against cancer

HPV infection is far and away the leading cause of cervical cancer, and can cause several other cancers. Vaccination can virtually eliminate this risk.

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Prevention

How to reduce your processed meat intake

Eating processed meats like sausage, bacon, hot dogs, and deli meats raise your cancer risk, and the more you eat, the higher that risk goes. These tips can help you cut back or eliminate this health danger from your diet.

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Prevention

Tips to lose weight – and lower your cancer risk

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Prevention

The surprising risks of hot foods and drinks

If you have a preference for high-temperature foods and drinks, you may be doing damage that could eventually lead to cancer.

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Prevention

Sugar sweetened drinks are making you unhealthy

Sweetened beverages like juice and soda increase your risk for cancer, Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, and cause widespread inflammation. But there are healthy alternatives to satisfy your craving.

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Risk Model

Why we don't include race as a risk factor

When discussing risk factors for cancer, among other health conditions, one that often comes up is race.

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Reducing your cancer risk starts here

1 in 2 Americans will get cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 6 will die from it. We’re on a mission to change that.

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