Many hair products contain endocrine-disrupting compounds and cancer-causing substances that may raise malignancy risk, including breast and ovarian cancer. Products used predominately by Black women may contain more hormonally-active compounds.... Read More
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Does Colonoscopy Work?
The real-world risk of colorectal cancer and associated death rates appeared lower among people who had a single screening colonoscopy (compared with those not having the procedure), although only modestly so.... Read More
Rethinking Cancer
Cancer cells have a sweet tooth and consume more sugar (glucose) than healthy cells. Cancer cells need the fuel for growth. Breast cancer cells have figured out how to make their preferred food, depriving the normal cells of the essential nutrient.... Read More
Ultra-processed Food & Health
Both nutrient-poor and ultra-processed food types independently increased the risk of early death, especially secondary to cardiovascular disease. ... Read More
Finding Cancer a New Way
Even non-smokers are at risk of oropharyngeal cancer (the part of the throat at the back of the mouth, including the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the tonsils), with most of these cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV).... Read More
Lower Your Cancer Risk
The most common cancers are breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate. The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that approximately one-third of deaths from cancer is secondary to tobacco use, being overweight, alcohol consumption, low consumption of fruits and vegetables, and being sedentary.... Read More