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CLAIM: Soy causes breast cancer

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What you may have heard Soy contains phytoestrogens, plant-based compounds including isoflavones, that can weakly mimic estrogen in the body. This has raised concerns that consuming soy products can increase your risk of breast cancer. What the science tells us Epidemiological Evidence Current evidence strongly suggests that soy does not cause breast cancer. In fact,…

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CLAIM: Drinking cold water causes cancer

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What you may have heard Over a decade ago, a claim circulated on social media that drinking cold water after a meal causes cancer. The basis of the claim is that cold water supposedly solidifies fats in the stomach, creating a “sludge” that lines the intestines, eventually turning into fat deposits and causing cancer. What…

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CLAIM: Tattoos cause cancer

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Impact on cancer risk undetermined

What you may have heard Getting a tattoo can directly lead to cancer. What science tells us Epidemiological Evidence  Several studies have explored the potential link between tattoos and cancer. For instance, researchers at Lund University in Sweden investigated the association between tattoo exposure and malignant lymphoma using data from people diagnosed with lymphoma between…

Tattoo artist working on a tattoo