This is the first study analyzing breast density changes, over time, in an individual breast (rather than averaging the two breasts). While breast density typically declines with age, a slower rate of decline in one breast (than the other) often precedes a cancer diagnosis in that breast.... Read More
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Is Your Plant Diet Bad?
Not all plant-based diets are equal; an unhealth one is associated with a 1.2 times higher risk of premature death.... Read More
Food and Cancer
Ultra-processed foods are high in added sugar, oils, fats, and refined starch. These substances can impact the gut microbiome composition unfavorably. ... Read More
Colorectal Cancer and Young Folks
THE PROPORTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER in people under 55 doubled between 1995 and 2019. The proportion increased from 11 percent in 1995 to 20 percent in 2019. Today we explore the... Read More
The Risks of Dense Breasts
Having dense breasts is common, not a disease or a condition. However, dense breasts may increase the risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to detect small tumors on a mammogram. If you have dense breasts, your doctor may recommend additional screening tests, such as ultrasound or M.R.I., in addition to mammography.... Read More
Colon Cancer Rise In Young Adults
The colorectal cancer relative survival rate (at least five years after diagnosis) has risen from 50 percent in the mid-1970s to 65 percent from 2012 through 2018. This improvement is partially secondary to better treatment.... Read More