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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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.
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.
Can a blood draw tell you whether you have cancer?
Liquid biopsies analyze blood, urine, or sputum for DNA signatures of cancer, and can detect many cancers earlier than current screening protocols. The technology is still developing, but could radically transform cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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.
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.
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.
Is red meat safe?
Studies linking red meat consumption to various health issues may be individually imperfect, but the preponderance of evidence suggests red meat consumption comes with some health risks.
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