Cancer Prevention
New Study: Lifestyle Choices Lower Cancer Mortality Risk
In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit alcohol intake. New research ...
Omega-6 Fatty Acid Promotes the Growth of an Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer
Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat ...
Super-Agers’ Longevity Secrets
A doctor who studies centenarians said they're often just as likely to have unhealthy habits.
It's a myth that aging is inevitable or that it's all about either lifestyle or ...
Cracking the Cancer Code
Make healthy lifestyle choices and get early screenings to reduce your risk of getting cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S according to the U.S. ...
Want to Reach 70 Without Chronic Disease?
A 30-year study found that a healthy diet in midlife increased the likelihood of healthy aging. Following a healthy diet — one primarily plant-based, with minimal ultra-processed food and low to moderate amounts ...
A Surprisingly Simple Way to Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water
Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink. In 2024, scientists found a simple and effective means of removing them from water. ...
Sticking to Life’s Essential 8 Slashes Cancer Risk, Major Study Shows
A decade-long study of over 48,000 workers reveals that sticking to optimal lifestyle habits dramatically lowers the risk of several major cancers—especially for those with chronic inflammation. The “Life’s Essential ...
Cancer Rates Are Rising in Younger Adults. Here’s What to Know and Steps to Reduce Risk
The face of cancer is changing. More and more young adults between the ages of 18 and 49 are being diagnosed with cancers that were thought to affect mostly older ...
Tips to Keep Your Pet Healthy and Prevent Cancer
Cancer is a word no one ever wants to hear, especially when it comes to your pet’s health. Yet, every year, more than 12 million dogs and cats are diagnosed ...
Scientists Find Strong Link Between Sugary Soda and Cancer
In a new study, scientists have found an alarming link between sugary soda and oral cancer. As United Press International reports, new research out of the University of Washington found that women who ...
Cancer Caused by HPV Increasing in U.S. Women
The percentage of women screened for cervical cancer fell, especially in rural areas, as rates of the disease have been edging up among women in their 30s and 40s. Cervical ...
No Alcohol Is Healthy, But Are Some Drinks Healthier Than Others? Experts Weigh In
Plus, how to drink with your health in mind. When I heard the 2025 Surgeon General’s advisory that any amount of alcohol can increase one’s risk of cancer, I decided ...