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Radon

Radon exposure causes lung cancer

What you may have heard

Radon gas causes cancer.

What science tells us

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 […]

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy causes cancer

What you may have heard

Women who take hormone replacement therapy have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

What science tells us

There are various types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including estrogen only, estrogen + progestin (combined), […]

Mask wearing

Bacteria inside masks and oxygen deficiency from masks causes lung cancer

What you may have heard

Mask-wearing increases the risk of cancer.

What science tells us

There is a vast amount of evidence showing that long-term mask-wearing has no effect on cancer risk. The first […]

2022-08-25T15:04:45+00:00Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: |

Marijuana smoking

Smoking marijuana is safer than cigarettes and does not cause cancer

What you may have heard

Marijuana use causes cancer.

What science tells us

Marijuana is the name given to the dried buds and leaves of the cannabis plant; it goes by many names, including pot, […]

2022-08-25T14:59:57+00:00Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: , |

Lead

Lead exposure causes cancer

What you may have heard

Exposure to lead causes cancer.

What science tells us

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 […]

2022-08-25T14:50:49+00:00Categories: Occupational & environmental exposure|Tags: |

Bluetooth headphones

Bluetooth or wireless headphones can cause cancer

What you may have heard

With the introduction and increased use of Bluetooth technology, many people have been concerned about their long-term effects on cancer risk.

What science tells us

Because of the newness of this technology, researchers […]

2022-08-24T16:05:57+00:00Categories: Consumer products|Tags: , |
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