Studies linking red meat consumption to various health issues may be individually imperfect, but the preponderance of evidence suggests red meat consumption comes with some health risks.
Mouthwashes containing alcohol can increase your risk of oral cancers. Unless they’re specifically labeled as alcohol-free, most major brands contain it.
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been linked to multiple types of cancer and several serious health conditions. These chemicals are pervasive in the environment, but you can make simple changes to limit your exposure.
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.
This more complex metric than test sensitivity or specificity will allow you to understand the likelihood that any specific test result–whether positive or negative–is in fact accurate.