Radon gas causes cancer.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that, after long-term exposure, can lead to lung cancer. Radon breaks down into radioactive elements in the air, which are absorbed into the body.
Radon […]
Women who undergo induced medical abortions have a higher risk of developing cancer.
Hormone levels change dramatically during pregnancy and decrease a woman’s number of menstrual cycles, which affects breast cancer […]
People who take birth control pills have an increased risk of cancer.
Birth control pills are used to prevent pregnancy and contain two hormones: estrogen and progesterone that help […]
Women who take hormone replacement therapy have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
There are various types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including estrogen only, estrogen + progestin (combined), […]
Mask-wearing increases the risk of cancer.
There is a vast amount of evidence showing that long-term mask-wearing has no effect on cancer risk. The first […]
According to a 2012 report conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, when contacted by Committee investigators, 90% of tanning salon staff provided false information about the serious risks of indoor tanning […]
Marijuana use causes cancer.
Marijuana is the name given to the dried buds and leaves of the cannabis plant; it goes by many names, including pot, […]
Exposure to lead causes cancer.
Lead is harmful, regardless of the type of lead exposure (breathing in, swallowing, or absorbing through the skin), but the body absorbs the highest levels of lead when […]
With the introduction and increased use of Bluetooth technology, many people have been concerned about their long-term effects on cancer risk.
Because of the newness of this technology, researchers […]