Health

Terrifying link: Scientists find ultra-processed foods may set off early cancer triggers

In a study of nearly 30,000 female nurses under age 50, Mass General Brigham researchers found that a high intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with increased risk of adenomas, colon polyps, which can be precursors of colorectal cancer. more

UN study reveals alcohol consumption is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer

A new UN study has found that alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer.

WHO warns Breast cancer cases projected to rise by nearly 40 per cent by 2050

Breast cancer cases are expected to increase by 38 percent globally by 2050, with annual deaths from the disease projected to rise by 68 percent, according to a new report from the Intern ...

Lifestyle change can prevent 40 percent cancer cases, study finds

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 St ...

There is a link between weight loss and decreased cancer risk in individuals with obesity, study finds

Data from a retrospective observational study conducted using the electronic health record at the Cleveland Clinic, shows that real-world weight loss can be associated with a reduced risk ...

Think twice before you get tattooed since new study says it may increase your risk of cancer by 21 percent

A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for cancer in the lymphatic system, or lymphoma. Now, the researchers underline the need for more r ...

Study reveals benign nail condition linked to rare syndrome that greatly increases cancer risk

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that the presence of a benign nail abnormality may lead to the diagnosis of a rare inherited disorder that increases ...

Study says even small amounts of physical activity could be valuable in late-stage lung cancer

Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity coul ...

WHO-ILO report says one in three nonmelanoma skin cancer deaths linked to working outdoors

Nearly one in every three deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by the UN World Health Organization (WH ...

Nigeria aiming to vaccinate more than 7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer

Nigeria introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation system on Tuesday, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls in the largest single round of HPV vaccination ...