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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

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

It’s become common knowledge that alcohol is a carcinogen — otherwise known as a cancer-causing substance. A new report paints a concerning picture of just how many cancers and related deaths may be the result of drinking alcohol. The study in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, published...

No drink is safe: Studies show alcohol’s link to growing list of cancers

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Men have higher risk factors that lead to more cases of cancer and lower survival rates, but those are also risk factors can be modified.

Cancer deaths among men expected to rise 94% worldwide by 2050: study

Investigators have uncovered disparities in the projected rates of future cancer incidence and mortality among men based on age and country’s socioeconomic status, according to a recent study published by Bizuayehu et al in Cancer. Background. Prior research has shown that men may face higher rates of cancer and...

Cancer Cases and Mortality Among Men Predicted to Increase Globally

A new study of more than 10,000 non-smoking adults found that solid lung nodules were present in a considerable portion of study participants. Non-smokers are traditionally thought to be at low risk for lung nodules and lung cancer. The results of the study were published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Solid Lung Nodules Found in 42% of Non-Smokers

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While health experts are encouraged by declining lung cancer rates, there's still more to be done to avoid causes of lung cancer. Here's what to know.

It's not just smoking — here's what causes lung cancer

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread rapidly to other areas. However, there are also slow-growing types that may develop over many years. Melanoma is not as common as other types of skin cancer. However, unlike other skin cancers, melanoma has a high risk of spreading to other areas, which makes it the most dangerous type.

How fast does melanoma spread?

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Seeking care quickly saved her life—and her daughter's.

‘I Was Diagnosed With Cancer at 16 and Again at 39—These Were the Very First Symptoms I Noticed'

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Good afternoon everyone. We continue to have beautiful conditions in the Northeast courtesy of strong high pressure keeping a stationary front well to our south. That front will eventually make it back as a warm front, then a sweeping cold front will help protect the Northeast and East Coast as a whole from what-will-be Hurricane Ernesto.

Severe Weather May Spawn Derecho-Type System Across Parts of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin

More younger people are getting hit with all sorts of different cancers, a new study found — and that has scientists examining various risk factors, from increased obesity to inactivity, to figure out why. One risk factor mentioned in the new study, published in the journal The Lancet, is...

Microplastics Likely Causing Wave of Cancer in Young People

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Cancer cases among men are expected to surge globally in the coming years, with an estimated 93% increase in deaths by 2050, according to a new study. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.

Cancer cases and deaths expected to surge among men in coming decades

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With the tragic cancer-related deaths of actors and reality stars making headlines in recent weeks, it's a distressing reminder of the sharp increase in cancer cases in younger people. More than ever, it's imperative that younger generations focus on screening and preventative care, not to mention living a healthier lifestyle, to avoid becoming a part of the staggering statistics.

TV Stars Dying From Cancer — The Spike in Younger Generations Alarming Researchers

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?

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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The number of male cancer cases around the world is projected to spike from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million in 2050 — an 84% increase, Australian health experts say.

What’s more, the number of men who die from cancer is expected to rise 93%, from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050.



The researchers analyzed 30 cancer types and population data from 185 countries and territories to estimate cancer incidence and deaths among men in 2050. Their findings were published Monday in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

The study authors report that men face higher...

Male cancer cases, deaths projected to surge in 2050 — here’s who’s most at risk

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Ashley, a 35-year-old non-smoker who was unexpectedly diagnosed with lung cancer, found a unique way to raise awareness about the early detection of the disease. Using her platform on TikTok, she shared information about the five-second 'diamond test,' also known as the Schamroth window test, which can aid in the early detection of lung cancer.

'diamond Test' Can Help In Detection Of Early Signs Of Lung Cancer

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The newly discovered gene is said to play a crucial role in the proper functioning of many organs and could be the answer to controlling one of the deadliest cancers known

Scientists may have found key gene to stop one of deadliest cancers

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Cancer deaths in men will almost double by 2050, study says

Cancer cases and deaths among men worldwide are expected to nearly double, according a new study published Monday in Cancer — a scientific journal from the...

Cancer deaths in men will almost double by 2050, study says

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