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February 21, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is Colon Cancer Hereditary?

Knowing your family history and getting a genetic test can help detect colorectal cancer earlier

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February 15, 2024/Digestive

What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? 9 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health

Alcohol affects your whole body, from your liver and immune system to your brain and mental health

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January 25, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Can Sitting Too Much Increase Your Cancer Risk?

Studies show the high health cost of spending hours in a chair

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January 3, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is Itchy Skin a Sign of Cancer?

Anything from minor irritations and chronic diseases to, yes, cancer can cause persistent itching

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December 22, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Some Skin Cancers Can Be Genetic

Family history matters for melanoma, but the connection isn’t as strong for other skin cancers

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December 18, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is Leukemia Hereditary?

This cancer of the blood is rarely passed down, but genetics can help determine risk

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December 1, 2023/Women's Health

Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

Physical activity and weight management can minimize your chances of getting the disease

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November 30, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Can Soy Cause Breast Cancer?

Research consistently shows that soy-based foods do not increase cancer risk

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November 1, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

7 Warning Signs of Testicular Cancer

The most common symptom is a lump on your testicle

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October 26, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is Prostate Cancer Genetic? Here’s What You Need To Know

Family history and genetics may heighten your risk for prostate cancer

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