The Science of Cancer

Prevention
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It's time to quit your chewing tobacco habit

Chewing tobacco and snuff don’t carry all of the same risks as cigarettes, but they still significantly increase the risk of several types of cancer.

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Prevention
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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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Prevention
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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.

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Prevention
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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.

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Prevention
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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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