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Radon Testing Can Save Lives

Radon gas is second only to smoking as a cause of lung cancer. Testing your home for this odorless, colorless, tasteless gas is vitally important to your health and the health of your family.

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Emerging Science
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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
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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
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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
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Why vegetables should play a major role in your diet

Eating more vegetables has been shown to protect against several types of cancer, and reduce the risk of several other health problems. We tell you which vegetables pack the most nutritional punch.

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Prevention
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Tips to lose weight (and lower your cancer risk)

Excess body fat raises estrogen, insulin, and inflammation, all of which are linked to cancer. Here are science-backed tips to help.

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Prevention
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Can Hot Drinks Raise Cancer Risk?

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
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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.

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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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