16 h. ago A handful of a popular snack each day can increase chance of cancer and heart attack, major study finds

Additive-laden foods such as crisps and sweets have been vilified for decades over their supposed risks, with dozens of studies linking them to issues including type 2 diabetes.

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38 h. ago Scientists discover trigger for 'alarming' rise in girls hitting puberty as young as nine

Studies have shown that starting puberty at a very young age can increase a woman's cancer risk in later life. This is thought to be due to prolonged exposure to reproductive hormones like oestrogen.

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55 h. ago How much you pay in taxes may show how high your cancer risk is. Here’s why

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in America, killing more than 600,000 people each year

Economics

59 h. ago Common pill taken by millions every day 'could help lower cancer risk'

A review of research data has shown that the pill, which can be bought in supplement form on the High Street or online, has been linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer (CRC)

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61 h. ago The number of oral sex partners that can raise your chance of lethal cancer almost 10

Dr Hisham Mehanna, an expert in cancer at the University of Birmingham, said seven in 10 throat cancers are believed to be caused by a virus commonly spread by oral sex.

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3 d. ago Shock as doctors discover staggering rise in type of cancer that can leave patients unable to control their bowels

Blood in your stool, pain or itching, small lumps or the inability to control your bowels could mean you're at high risk of developing the deadly cancer.

Science

3 d. ago Top cancer expert reveals only supplement that could help reduce bowel cancer risk

The expert's comments come amid a mysterious rise in bowel cancer cases among young adults, with diagnoses having shot up 80 per cent in 30 years, with scientists yet to determine the cause.

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3 d. ago Eating a handful of walnuts every day 'reduces risk of bowel cancer'

Scientists say the edible seeds of walnut trees can also also limit inflammation

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3 d. ago Disturbing new study reveals how everyday number all adults use can be early indicator of CANCER

New research from The Ohio State University, Emory University and University of Verona found an unlikely number all adults are affected by could raise the risk of dying from cancer.

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4 d. ago The birth defect scandal bigger than thalidomide: 'Forgotten' mothers of children left disabled by epilepsy drug taken during pregnancy fear kids will 'die in poverty' without compensation

Since the 1970s, it has been known that sodium valproate can harm babies in the womb, yet alarmingly it has continued to be prescribed to pregnant women for decades.

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5 d. ago From green bananas to a glass of milk, the simple diet tweaks PROVEN to cut the chances of bowel cancer, as experts reveal the cheap daily supplement that can reduce risk by 58pc

Nearly 17,000 people die from bowel cancer each year - and while around 5 per cent are aged 25 to 49, that figure is steadily rising. Here are simple ways to reduce your risk of developing it...

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5 d. ago This vitamin could slash colon cancer risk by half – but there’s a catch

The potential role of vitamin D in preventing and treating colorectal cancer (CRC) has attracted growing research interest – especially as CRC rates are rising, particularly among younger adults. This isn’t a new area of study. Low vitamin D levels have long been linked to a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.

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8 d. ago Common bathroom mistake that can put you at risk of deadly cancer, expert warns

Millions could be at risk of deadly skin cancer for making the a very common storage mistake, according to skin health expert Dr Ed Robinson,

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9 d. ago Inside America's 'human sacrifice zone' where cancer is killing thousands and locals are terrified

We spoke to scared residents and upon our reporter's return, she suffered breathing difficulties doctors said could have been brought on by exposure to toxic chemicals.

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1 week ago Doctors reveal exactly how much sex you need to reduce your risk of cancer

If you're in a long-term relationship, chances are sizzling sex has slipped down the list of your priorities.

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1 week ago How raisins with your morning cereal could help you live longer

Scientists found adding any kind of dried fruit to the morning meal slashed the risk of dying from heart disease by 18 per cent and cancer by 11 per cent.

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1 week ago Eating chicken four times a week could double risk of cancer death, study finds

Italian scientists made the discovery after examining dietary and health information of nearly 5,000 people, mostly in their 50s, over nearly two decades, including if they died and from what.

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2 w. ago Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS

A new twice-daily pill has been approved for NHS use, offering a significant reduction in the risk of certain breast cancers recurring.

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2 w. ago Revealed: The viruses that can give you cancer. Experts now say one in five cancer

Quit smoking, go easy on the alcohol and stick to a healthy diet. For years, this has been the mantra for reducing our risk of cancer. But cancer is not always due to lifestyle, habits or even genetic risk.

Science

2 w. ago Millions on common heart drug have 60% lower risk of dying from lethal cancer, study suggests

Scientists in the UAE, who tracked over 1,000 patients with the disease, found those on the drug were almost two thirds less likely to die from their cancer.

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