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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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tobacco use is a leading cause of cancer and cancer death. It is also the biggest preventable cause of cancer.
All tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff contain […]
A disrupted sleep cycle reduces our body’s ability to function properly and decreases its ability to ward off cancer (Shafi et al.).
The World […]
Short-term or acute stress, such as stress you might feel before giving a speech, tends to go away soon after the stressful event. Long-term or chronic stress, however, is more damaging.
Chronic stress can weaken your immune system and increase your […]
Obesity has been linked to various types of cancers.
Obesity or high body mass index (BMI) is a condition in which a person has an unhealthy amount and/or distribution of body fat. To measure […]
Low levels of physical activity are linked to increased risk of several types of cancer (NCI).
We know less about the relationship between sedentary behavior (long […]
Low physical activity increases risk of developing cancer.
There is strong evidence that higher levels of physical activity are linked to lower risk of several types of cancer. Much […]