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These 5 behaviors could help you prevent cancer

You can lower your risk of certain cancers with simple lifestyle changes. Learn how here. It’s estimated that human behavior causes 40 to 50% of cancer deaths...

Single HPV vaccine dose may be enough to prevent cervical cancer

In a new study, researchers found that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing...

Scientists find cancerous chemical in common car seats

In a new study, researchers found that the longer your commute, the more you're exposed to a chemical flame retardant that is a known...

Testosterone levels could affect your risk of diabetes and cancer

In a new study, researchers found that having genetically higher testosterone levels increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes in...

Why eating meatballs with tomato sauce is not a good idea

Carotenoids are plant pigments with antioxidant properties responsible for many bright red, yellow and orange pigments found in the produce aisle. These include compound lycopene,...

Research shows a new way to detect liver cancer early

In a new study, researchers found a new method to detect liver cancer in its early stages using a targeted MRI contrast agent that...

Bleeding may be a sign of bowel cancer, not just a side-effect of blood-thinning...

In a new study, researchers found that people who are being treated with blood-thinning drugs for irregular heartbeat should always be checked for bowel...

This cancer-fighting compound could fight obesity and diabetes, too

In a new study, researchers found that a cancer-fighting compound they discovered some years ago might also reduce body fat and help fight obesity...

Scientists find cancer signs that occur many years before diagnosis

In a new study, researchers found early signs of cancer can appear years before diagnosis and developing tests for these genetic signs could provide...

You’ve survived cancer: what next?

On World Cancer Day, University of South Australia researchers are calling for more support for cancer survivors, who often feel the physical and mental...