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Sugary drinks linked to obesity-related cancer deaths
In addition, consuming artificially sweetened beverages was linked to an increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer.
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Walking intensity and step count are linked to health benefits
In a large study, researchers examined how fast individuals moved and parsed the benefits of “incidental” versus “purposeful” steps.
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Overall survival dips with vitamin D deficiency in melanoma
The research adds to existing evidence that “vitamin D levels can play an important and independent role in patients’ survival outcomes.”
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After index colonoscopy, what’s the CRC risk in 40- to 49-year-olds vs. 50- to 59-year-olds?
Advanced neoplasia risk is lower in younger patients when no adenoma is detected on index colonoscopy, new research indicates.
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Taking the heat out of coffee’s esophageal cancer risk
“It is, therefore, plausible that a carcinogenic effect of coffee relates to thermal injury broadly, rather than being specific to coffee or its...
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Shortened radiotherapy for endometrial cancer looks safe, questions remain
Early toxicity results are encouraging, but long-term efficacy and safety remain unknown.
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Nearly 30% of U.S. cancer deaths linked to smoking
Getting more people to screen for lung cancer in the United States is also important, given that only 6.6% of eligible people in 2019 received...
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At-home test for oral/throat cancer launched in U.S.
It is not covered by medical insurance, and is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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In America, cancer patients endure debt on top of disease
“It’s crippling. Even if someone survives the cancer, they often can’t shake the debt.”
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Reducing alcohol intake may reduce cancer risk
Study suggests cancer risk can be meaningfully altered by changing the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed.