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Risk FactorsStudy: High BMI + Certain Genetic Makeup = Sharp Increase in Women’s Colorectal Cancer Risk
For women with a certain genetic makeup, being overweight or obese significantly raises the risk for colorectal cancer, according to a recent study published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Study: More Steps Per Day Linked With Longer Life
A new observational study shows that taking more steps each day – even if you walk at a regular pace – is linked with living longer.
Kids and Radiation Safety
X-rays, CT scans, and other medical imaging devices are important tools when a child is sick or hurt. But too much radiation may carry risks. Follow our tips to limit your child’s exposure.
How Exercise Can Lower Cancer Risk
Regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of cancer. Learn how much you need to help you stay healthy.
Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Help lower your risk for getting colorectal cancer with our 6 tips for lifestyle changes you can start making right now.
Study: Getting Enough Exercise Lowers Risk of 7 Cancers
Getting recommended amounts of physical activity is linked to a lower risk for 7 cancer types, according to a study from the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Study Finds Losing Weight After 50 May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Women who lose weight after age 50 and keep it off have a lower risk of breast cancer than women whose weight stays the same, according to a study from researchers at the American Cancer Society, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and others.
Study Finds Possible Link Between Hair Dye, Straighteners, and Breast Cancer
An observational study from researchers at the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that women who used permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners had a higher risk of breast cancer than women who didn’t use them.
