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10 Tips to Get More Sleep
Published on: March 25, 2025
Millions of adults and teens have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night. Follow our tips to help you beat insomnia and get the restful sleep you need.
Soy and Cancer Risk: Our Expert’s Advice
Published on: March 21, 2025
Learn why eating soy foods such as tofu may lower the risk of some cancers, but taking soy supplements might be risky.
Birth Control & Cancer: Which Methods Raise, Lower Risk
Published on: March 14, 2025
Learn which birth control methods could lower your cancer risk, and which could raise it.
Spend Time Outside and Stay Sun-safe
Published on: March 7, 2025
Spending time outdoors is part of a healthy, active life. Stay safe by protecting your skin from the sun.
Is Chocolate Good for You? Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Published on: February 12, 2025
Research shows that eating chocolate, especially darker varieties, may have some health benefits. Learn more about the possible advantages and risks of eating chocolate.
How to Get Ready for a Natural Disaster When You Have Cancer
Published on: September 27, 2024
If you are a cancer patient or caregiver and you learn a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster is coming your way, take steps to prepare in advance.
Why We Screen for Some Cancers and Not Others
Published on: November 1, 2023
Screening tests are powerful tools in helping find cancer early or even preventing it. But they aren’t perfect. Find out what’s behind guidelines that tell us what screening tests to get and when.
Five Ways to Help Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
Published on: June 28, 2023
Although there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, there are several things you can do that may lower your likelihood of getting it.
