Cancer Prevention

How Worried Do I Need to Be About Alcohol and Cancer?

Well, dry January is off with a bang. Last week, surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy called to add cancer-risk warnings to alcohol labels.

Risks from Ash and Air Pollution Remain for People Returning After Wildfires. Here’s How to Stay Safe

As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke, ash and all the toxic chemicals that come with both can seep into even well-sealed homes and pose risks to health.

7 Habits for a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season

The holidays are a wonderful time of year with joy, cheer, and gratitude in abundance. Everywhere you look, people seem to be in high spirits: being kind to one another, taking time to pause and reflect, and taking care of those less fortunate.

Holiday Survival Guide

When we talk about a healthy holiday, we’re usually thinking about the celebratory meal itself – how to cut the calories, make healthy substitutions, and avoid overeating. And that’s part of it.

Holiday Stress? Try Our Top 5 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Holiday Season

Send the Grinch packing this holiday season!

Many Doctors Agree Caring for This Part of Your Body Can Reduce Risk for Cancer, Alzheimer's, and Arthritis

Gut health has become a wellness trend among prominent scientists in recent years for good reason.

Cutting Sugar in Childhood Can Prevent a Lifetime of Health Problems

As the holiday season approaches, it’s normal for kids, and even adults to indulge their sweet tooth more than usual. But recent research provides a stark reminder about the long-term health effects of sugar, particularly for the very young ones.

Newly published research sheds light on how reducing sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception might significantly lower a child’s risk of chronic illnesses later in life. That means from gestation up to age 2, lower sugar could be a real game-changer.

Key Ingredient in Plant-Based Milk Linked to Colon Cancer, Experts Warn

Experts are sounding the cowbell on the potential dangers of nondairy milk.

I’m a Doctor — These are the 3 Worst Chemicals in Your Food That Could Damage Your Health

Consumers must beware of an unholy trinity of food additives, according to this expert.

California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to call out three potentially carcinogenic chemicals found in many processed foods sold in the U.S.

New Study Finds Increase in Breast Cancer Among Younger Women

Many still associate cancer with aging, and the majority of breast cancer cases and deaths do involve older women.

However, a new study from the American Cancer Society notes an uptick in cases among younger women – women under fifty. '

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