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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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Risk Model
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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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Emerging Science
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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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Prevention
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Reduce Cancer Risk with Smart Choices

Targeted lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on your risk profile for cancer.

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Diet

Vitamin D and Cancer: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Vitamin D regulates cell growth, immune function, and inflammation, all processes directly relevant to cancer. Here is what the research shows about deficiency, supplementation, and cancer risk.

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Exercise

How Exercise Reduces Your Cancer Risk

Regular physical activity is linked to reduced risk for at least 13 cancer types. Here is what the research shows and how to build habits that actually protect you.

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Prevention

Does Alcohol Increase Cancer Risk? What the Evidence Shows

Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen linked to at least seven cancer types. Here is what the evidence says and how reducing your intake can lower your risk.

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Testing
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Prostate Cancer Screening: When to Get a PSA Test and What to Expect

The PSA test is one of the most important tools in prostate cancer detection. Here's when to get screened, what the results mean, and how to act on them.

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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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