Fifteen minutes more movement linked to 2% lower cancer risk
Replacing 15 minutes of sleep or sedentary behavior with 15 minutes of movement was each linked to a 2% reduced risk of cancer, new UCL research has found.
Aug 10, 2026
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For your health—can your breakfast help lower cancer risk?
Don't sleep on the cancer prevention benefits of a healthy breakfast. Whether it's oatmeal, whole-wheat toast, berries in Greek yogurt or other healthy combinations—starting the morning with simple, whole foods is a great ...
Jul 14, 2026
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Going from the lab into the fire to study cancer risk in wildland firefighters
Cancer researchers at the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative (SFCI), part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, took a rare step to better understand the cancer risks wildland firefighters face: They ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Worse cancer mortality seen in association with exposure to coal operations
Occupational exposure and residential exposure to coal operations are associated with worse cancer mortality, according to a review published in Public Health.
May 27, 2026
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Americans have widespread misbeliefs about the cancer risks of alcohol, study finds
Despite clear evidence linking alcohol use to increased cancer risks, public awareness of this connection remains low in the U.S., according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Structural racism in neighborhoods linked to risk of cancer from traffic-related air pollution
High levels of traffic-related air pollutants have been linked with elevated risks of developing cancer and other diseases. New research indicates that multiple aspects of structural racism—the ways in which societal laws, ...
Aug 26, 2024
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Dry January strategies and benefits you might not have considered
Taking a break from drinking alcohol even for just one month can lead to surprising and significant improvements in both physical and mental health, according to Jennifer Steiner, an assistant professor at Florida State University.
Jan 2, 2024
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Scientists identify a gene signature to assess cancer risk in people
In a paper published in PNAS, Maureen Murphy, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Wistar's Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center and Ira Brind Professor and Program Leader in the Molecular & Cellular Oncogenesis Program, and team have ...
Feb 6, 2023
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