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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A new study found that four in 10 cancer cases among U.S. adults were linked to modifiable risk factors, such as smoking, excess weight, and drinking alcohol.The research also revealed that 44% of cancer-related deaths are related to controllable risk factors.Many people are unaware that factors such as drinking alcohol and not getting enough exercise are connected with cancer risk, experts said. 
A large proportion of cancer cases and deaths among adults over 30 in the United States may be connected to modifiable risk factors such...

Study: Nearly Half of All Cancer Cases in the U.S. Are Linked to Risk Factors We Can Control

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections. Cigarette smoking was by far the leading risk factor, contributing to nearly 20% of all cancer cases and 30% of all cancer deaths. The findings are published today in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

New study finds 40-percent of cancer cases and almost half of all deaths in the US linked to modifiable risk factors

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It's linked to 16 different types of cancer.

A Huge New Study Finds One-Third of Cancer Deaths Can Be Attributed to This One Preventable Lifestyle Factor

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Just two aspirin a week may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in adults living unhealthy lifestyles, new research from Mass General Brigham finds.

Nearly 108,000 health professionals were included in the study — most were around 50 years old.

Researchers recorded their aspirin intake and assigned them a lifestyle score based on their body mass index, alcohol consumption, physical activity, diet and tendency to smoke cigarettes.



Regular aspirin use was defined as two or more standard tablets (325 milligrams each) or at least six low-dose pills (81 milligrams each) per week.

Participants were followed for more than three decades, with researchers documenting...

Want to lower your risk for colorectal cancer? This household staple may help

How many times have you reached for a bottle of aspirin to combat an ache or pain? Found in practically every home, this seemingly minor pill is now emerging as a major player in the fight against colorectal cancer, particularly for individuals with less than healthy lifestyle habits. This surprising...

Daily aspirin use strongly tied to colorectal cancer prevention

Cancer is not a single disease, but many related diseases that occur within the body. There is no single cause of cancer. Cancer occurs due to a variety of factors, including some you cannot control, like genetics, and others you can control, like diet and lifestyle. Research shows some foods are associated with a higher risk of certain types of cancers.

7 Foods That May Cause Cancer (Or Increase Your Risk)

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Swelling in the feet and hands is a common symptom that many people experience at some point in their lives. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, this swelling can actually be a sign of underlying health issues that affect various body organs. Understanding the causes, potential health implications, and ways to manage swelling is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being.

Swollen feet and hands can challenge several body organs

It’s no secret that the things we do, or don’t do, every day play a role in determining how healthy we are. And this is especially true when it comes to cancer. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), up to 50 percent of all cancer cases in the United States could be completely eliminated simply by making simple lifestyle changes.

These 5 changes could eliminate half of all cancers

Thyroid cancer stages range from 1 to 4 (sometimes referred to in Roman numerals as I, II, III, and IV). Stage 4 thyroid cancer is the most serious; stage 1 is the least severe. The stage of someone's cancer is determined by the size and spread of cancer cells from a tumor's primary site, in this case, the thyroid gland.

What Are the Stages of Thyroid Cancer?

Past studies have suggested that taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may lower individuals’ risk of developing liver cancer. In a new study of non-statin cholesterol-lowering medications, one type was linked to lower risks of liver cancer. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

Non-Statin Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Linked to Lower Liver Cancer Risk

Diverticulitis and colon cancer share some similar symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic tests. Research suggests there may be a link between the two conditions, and having diverticulitis may increase the risk of colon cancer. Diverticulitis and colon cancer both involve the colon, which forms part of the large intestine. Colon...

Is there a connection between diverticulitis and colon cancer?

Although colorectal cancer may not be entirely preventable, a person can take certain steps to reduce their risk of developing it. These include screenings, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol, and more. Colorectal cancer is a form of cancer that begins in a person’s colon or rectum. The colon is also...

Is it possible to prevent colorectal cancer?

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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People with type 2 diabetes who used glucagon-like peptide analogs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro had a lower risk for multiple types of cancer compared with those who used insulin, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Overweight and obesity have been linked to at least 13 types...

Weight-Loss Drugs May Prevent 10 Types of Cancer

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) leads to earlier detection of breast cancer, a study published July 30 in Radiology found. Researchers led by Annika Jögi, MD, PhD, from Skåne University Hospital in Lund, Sweden, analyzed data from women who were followed up through their first and second consecutive two-view digital mammography screening rounds after participating in the Malmö Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Trial (MBTST). They found that the cancer detection rate and the fraction of invasive cancers were lower in the first round and then increased in the second round.

DBT screening leads to earlier cancer detection

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The issue of trust is a complex topic with many factors behind it. Some zodiac signs are simply known for innately being more cautious or guarded, which can sometimes manifest as difficulty trusting others. Here are 6 signs that tend to be more reserved in their trust:

Opinion - 6 Zodiac Signs that Find it Impossible to Trust Anyone

HealthDay News — Younger birth cohorts have an increased incidence of many common cancer types, according to a study published in the August issue of The Lancet Public Health. Hyuna Sung, PhD, from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues obtained incidence data for 34 types of cancer...

Incidence of Many Cancers Increasing Among Younger Generations

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Which dietary changes are best for cancer prevention?

Cancer is a highly complex, multifaceted disease that places a substantial health burden all over the world. Since treatment is many times unsuccessful, especially if cancer...

Which dietary changes are best for cancer prevention?

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