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CLAIM: Vegetarian diets protect against cancer

Diet & nutrition
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What you may have heard Adhering to a vegetarian diet can reduce your risk of developing cancer. What the science tells us Plant-based foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health. They contain phytochemicals, naturally occurring compounds found in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, grains, and seeds, that may help decrease cancer…

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CLAIM: Yogurt decreases your risk of cancer

Diet & nutrition
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What you may have heard Frequent yogurt consumption may decrease your risk of colorectal cancer. What the science tells us Yogurt contains beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut microbiome, which, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), may help slow cancer development and improve response to cancer therapies. Recent studies suggest that long-term yogurt…

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CLAIM: Chemical hair straighteners cause cancer

Consumer products
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What you may have heard Chemical hair products used to straighten curly or wavy hair may increase your risk of hormone-related cancers. What the science tells us Chemical hair straighteners, also called hair relaxers, have been linked to uterine and ovarian cancers, with exposure greatest among Black women. These products may contain endocrine disrupting chemicals…

Person at a hair salon getting a chemical combed through their hair