Cancer Prevention

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. '

Nearly 40% of Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Cases May Be Linked to Excess Body Fat

A new study from investigators from the Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Spain shows that approximately 40% of postmenopausal hormone receptor-positive breast cancer cases may be associated with excess body fat.

Black Kitchen Utensils May Be Exposing You to Harmful Chemicals, New Study Warns

  • New research discovered that banned toxic flame retardants can make their way into household items like kitchen utensils and takeout containers.
  • 85% of items in the study contained flame retardants, including many that contained decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE), a chemical banned by the EPA due to its link to cancer.
  • Experts say to avoid using black plastic items, especially ones that come in contact with food.

New Study Shows Links Between Excessive Drinking and Six Different Cancers Including Breast Cancer

In 2019, 5.4% of cancers in the United States were attributed to alcohol consumption, according to the American Medical Association.

A recent study published by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) suggests a high correlation between people who drink alcohol and up to six different cancers. This includes colorectal, liver, and breast cancer.

In some cases, the rates of these types of cancers also increase in younger people.

Doctor Shares 3 Reasons Behind the Rise in Breast Cancer, Including Some You Can Control

There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.

The Lies We’ve Been Told About Alcohol

And the facts everyone should know.

It took only seven years for cigarette sales to dip after the U.S. Public Health Service’s first public acknowledgment that smoking causes cancer. Drinking alcohol causes cancer, too, and we’ve known that for at least 37 years, since the World Health Organization (WHO) first published findings in 1987. Yet sales remain strong: In 2023, the alcohol market hit $37.7 billion.

60% of American Baby Foods Fall Short of Global Nutritional Guidelines, Study Finds

"Work is needed to improve the nutritional quality of commercially produced infant and toddler foods"

Feeling confident with the baby food you're purchasing? You may want to re-check those nutrition labels.

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