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.
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Beta carotene: a supplement you may want to avoid
Beta carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A found in many fruits and vegetables.
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.
Bladder Cancer: Risk Factors, Causes and Screening
Bladder cancer accounts for 4% of US diagnoses. Learn the symptoms, screening options, and prevention strategies to reduce your risk.
Should I always get screened if I have elevated risk?
Catch screening recommendations are informed by near-term risk. Although your lifetime risk for a particular cancer may be elevated, that doesn't mean that near-term screening is always the right decision.
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.
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