PFAS in US Tap Water Linked to 33% Higher Cancer Risk
A study reveals that Americans exposed to 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in tap water have up to a 33 percent higher risk of developing certain cancers, with an estimated 6,864 annual cancer cases linked to PFAS-contaminated water; researchers call for stricter regulations.
PFAS in US Tap Water Linked to 33% Higher Cancer Risk
A study reveals that Americans exposed to 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in tap water have up to a 33 percent higher risk of developing certain cancers, with an estimated 6,864 annual cancer cases linked to PFAS-contaminated water; researchers call for stricter regulations.
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Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's new advisory directly links alcohol consumption to 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the U.S., prompting calls for updated warning labels and increased public awareness campaigns, despite uncertainties about the effectiveness of such measures and th...
Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's new advisory directly links alcohol consumption to 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the U.S., prompting calls for updated warning labels and increased public awareness campaigns, despite uncertainties about the effectiveness of such measures and th...
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Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advised adding cancer risk warnings to alcoholic beverages, citing alcohol as the third leading cause of cancer, prompting mixed reactions from health officials and the alcohol industry, and potentially impacting the growing Dry January movement.
Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advised adding cancer risk warnings to alcoholic beverages, citing alcohol as the third leading cause of cancer, prompting mixed reactions from health officials and the alcohol industry, and potentially impacting the growing Dry January movement.
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Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol a Leading Preventable Cause of Cancer
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory linking alcohol to at least seven types of cancer, stating it's the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., responsible for 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, urging for warning labels and guideline reassessment.
Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol a Leading Preventable Cause of Cancer
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory linking alcohol to at least seven types of cancer, stating it's the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., responsible for 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, urging for warning labels and guideline reassessment.
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Combined Healthy Waist and Exercise Key to Minimizing Cancer Risk
A study of 315,000 Britons reveals that maintaining a healthy waist circumference (below 88cm for women and 102cm for men) and engaging in 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous weekly exercise is crucial for minimizing cancer risk; meeting only one guideline is insufficient.
Combined Healthy Waist and Exercise Key to Minimizing Cancer Risk
A study of 315,000 Britons reveals that maintaining a healthy waist circumference (below 88cm for women and 102cm for men) and engaging in 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous weekly exercise is crucial for minimizing cancer risk; meeting only one guideline is insufficient.
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Nine Foods Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, a Los Angeles colon cancer specialist, recommends nine foods to lower colorectal cancer risk: dairy, dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), whole grains, fruits, vegetables (cruciferous are best), legumes, nuts, fish, tea, and coffee; studies show these foods offer various protect...
Nine Foods Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, a Los Angeles colon cancer specialist, recommends nine foods to lower colorectal cancer risk: dairy, dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), whole grains, fruits, vegetables (cruciferous are best), legumes, nuts, fish, tea, and coffee; studies show these foods offer various protect...
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US Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Cancer Cases Annually, Calls for Warning Labels
The US surgeon general issued an advisory linking alcohol to nearly 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, calling for updated consumption guidelines and cancer risk warnings on labels, with breast cancer significantly impacting women and livecolorectal cancer affecting men.
US Surgeon General Links Alcohol to 100,000 Cancer Cases Annually, Calls for Warning Labels
The US surgeon general issued an advisory linking alcohol to nearly 100,000 annual cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, calling for updated consumption guidelines and cancer risk warnings on labels, with breast cancer significantly impacting women and livecolorectal cancer affecting men.
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44% Bias Score