Beta carotene: a supplement you may want to avoid
Beta carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A found in many fruits and vegetables.
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Why quitting smoking at any time will significantly reduce your cancer risk
The health impacts of smoking are widespread and significant, but many of the most dangerous consequences begin to reverse themselves almost from the moment you quit.
The science of behavior change
Making lifestyle changes, even big ones, doesn’t have to be daunting if you use well-studied techniques to help ensure your success.
The different benefits of moderate and vigorous activity
The health benefits of exercise are well-established, but not all exercise is created equal. Moderate activity and vigorous activity have different effects in the body, and both are important for different reasons.
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.
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.
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