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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 […]
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 […]
The Daily Mirror published a story in 2003 claiming that sitting too close to the TV for prolonged periods of time increases cancer risk.
Older TVs gave off […]
Consuming burnt foods or burnt marshmallows increases the risk of developing cancer.
Marshmallows are composed of a majority of sugars. They are eaten alone, but sometimes are roasted over a […]
Given that cancer cells grow well in an acidic environment, many people have questioned whether a diet high in acidic foods can increase your risk of cancer.
In […]
Coffee consumption can increase your risk of cancer.
Coffee drinking is not a cause of breast, pancreatic, or prostate cancer and may even reduce the risk of endometrial, head and neck, colorectal, and […]
Ketchup contains high fructose corn syrup and MSG for flavoring and sweetness.
Numerous studies have shown that high fructose corn syrup is harmful to your […]
A story from 2013 of a 10-year-old girl with extreme stomach distress became front-page news after her physician attributed her sickness to eating spicy chips. The physician said that the harsh chemicals in these chips […]
Products that contain palm oil, namely hazelnut spreads, are one of the most recent foods to be flagged as potentially carcinogenic.
Products containing palm oil, which can contain […]
Aspartame consumption can cause cancer.
With rising competition to make food sweet and appealing, as well as lower in calories, many companies switched from normal sucrose (table sugar) to sugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners. […]