When discussing risk factors for cancer, among other health conditions, one that often comes up is race.
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.
Targeted lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on your risk profile for cancer.
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.
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.
If you have a preference for high-temperature foods and drinks, you may be doing damage that could eventually lead to cancer.
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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