59 h. ago Ultra processed foods dramatically raise risk of abnormal growths in the bowel linked to cancer

Women under 50 who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are significantly more likely to develop bowel polyps which have been linked to cancer , concerning new research suggested today.

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64 h. ago The common ingredient that could support heart health or reduce cancer risk

Garlic has earned a reputation as a natural remedy with a surprising range of potential health benefits

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3 d. ago Common chemical used in dry cleaning may triple the risk of liver damage

Chemicals commonly used in dry cleaning may triple the risk of liver damage, increasing the risk of cancer and ultimately liver failure, a new study has suggested.

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3 d. ago Daily drink could reduce risk of deadly cancer killing 17,000 Brits annually

A doctor has shared a simple way to reduce your risk of bowel cancer

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3 d. ago Men facing ‘1 in 8’ risk of cancer with no UK screening programme

Men over the age of 50 have been urged to get a free blood test

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4 d. ago Only two foods are major cancer risk — sugar is not one of them

Nichole Andrews, a registered dietitian nutritionist, says two things we consume are a bigger risk than all others

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5 d. ago Experts name bathroom habit that could increase your risk of cancer

Common bathroom cleaning products have been flagged as a cause for concern

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5 d. ago Warning over bathroom habit that could 'increase your risk of cancer by a third'

Experts have warned that a common bathroom habit could be doing more harm than good

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6 d. ago The nut secret: 14 easy, delicious ways to eat more of these life

A handful of nuts a day can help manage obesity and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some kinds of cancer. Yet most of us don’t get enough. Here’s a no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a dayHow often do you eat nuts? The planetary health diet, introduced in 2019 and updated last month, recommends that everyone eat a portion every day (unless you have an allergy). Alongside eating more fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, and fewer animal products and sugary foods, this could help prevent 40,000 early deaths a day across the world, as well as slash food-related greenhouse gas emissions.Yet according to Prof Sarah Berry, the chief scientist at Zoe, many don’t eat any nuts at all. In the UK, the average consumption is 6g a day. Romanian researchers found higher levels of nut consumption in Canada, some African countries and some regions of Europe and the Middle East, and lower levels in South America. But overall, they said: “Consumers may not have ...

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6 d. ago South London beauty store fined 30k for selling dangerous skin products that 'increase cancer risk'

South London beauty store fined 30k for selling dangerous skin products that 'increase cancer risk'  MyLondon

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7 d. ago Why Davina McCall had twice the risk of breast cancer as some other women

Davina revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has undergone surgery

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9 d. ago Revealed: The dog breeds at the highest risk of aggressive canine cancer

Vets from the Royal Veterinary College analysed the records of more than one million dogs, and found that the risk of haemangiosarcoma is 'strongly influenced' by breed.

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1 week ago Major cancer breakthrough for women if they take this one pill

Scientists have discovered that the form of morning after pill ulipristal acetate could prevent at-risk women getting breast cancer

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1 week ago Calls for health warnings on popular meats after evidence of cancer risks

Experts argue that these ham and bacon pose a cancer risk that successive UK governments have failed to address

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2 w. ago Hallelujah! Singing in a choir helps reduce your heart attack risk by releasing feelgood chemicals

Researchers from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands discovered the benefits of choir singing when they tested the saliva of elderly people living in a care home.

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2 w. ago More than half of Americans underestimate the link between how much they drink and cancer

People who drink alcohol are more likely to believe it has no effect on cancer risk

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2 w. ago Contraceptive pill taken by millions is linked to higher risk of breast cancer

Swedish scientists, who tracked more than two million women, found the newer progestogen-only pill - often dubbed the mini-pill - carried a higher risk than older alternatives.

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2 w. ago Prostate cancer screening slashes risk of dying from the disease by 13 per cent, major study reveals

Testing led to a 'sustained reduction' in deaths over the 23-year follow-up period, with the benefits outweighing potential harms by even more than previously thought.

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2 w. ago Mutations tied to cancer risk found in 17 million Americans, researchers warn

The findings come as doctors work to understand why rates of early cancer are rising in younger adults

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3 w. ago Scientists demand cancer warnings on bacon and ham sold in UK

Successive governments criticised for doing ‘virtually nothing’ to reduce risk in decade since cancer link foundBacon and ham sold in the UK should carry cigarette-style labels warning that chemicals in them cause bowel cancer, scientists say.Their demand comes as they criticise successive British governments for doing “virtually nothing” to reduce the risk from nitrites in the decade since they were found to definitely cause cancer. Continue reading...

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