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More young people are getting colorectal cancer. Being active at these times of day could lower the risk.

A new study suggests that being active in the morning and evening could lower the risk of colorecta…

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Doing this simple thing could add years to your life, research says

New study reveals that being active, even just walking, could add years to your life, especially fo…

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Cancer-causing dyes have been detected in popular bakery items in Bengaluru — here’s which items you might need to avoid

FSSAI’s recent tests on 235 cake samples across the state revealed that 12 of these samples contain…

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Mobile phones are not causing brain cancer, a WHO study confirms

Mobile phones emit radio waves, a form of non-ionising radiation, which has raised concerns over th…

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What you need to know about colon-cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, a condi…

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Kathy Bates says she decided against reconstruction surgery after breast cancer: 'I kind of enjoy not having breasts'

"This is really weird, maybe, but I had really heavy breasts. They were like 10 pounds when they re…

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An expert in the risks of alcohol drank heavily for years. His 'dry by default' rule helped him drink less, lose weight, and live a fuller life.

Growing evidence is challenging the idea that drinking in moderation is healthy. Here's how the CEO…

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Prostate cancer cases rising among men aged below 50 in India, note experts

Prostate cancer, which develops in the prostate gland, primarily affects older men but it is on the…

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James Van Der Beek says there's 'no playbook' on how to share news about colorectal cancer diagnosis

"I'm in a good place and feeling strong," the "Dawson's Creek" actor wrote on Instagram. "It's been…

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New scan method could improve early detection of common kidney cancer, study finds

A recent study conducted by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that …

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Tattoos, no matter what size, can put you at increased cancer risk: Study

Tattoos, once the mark of rebellion or a symbol of niche subcultures, have burst into the mainstrea…

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I survived stage 4 cancer as a new mom, but couldn't return to my job or have more kids. But I found a new, fulfilling career.

More younger people are being diagnosed with cancer. Ceinwen Giles was told she had blood cancer at…

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Breast cancer is on the rise in women under 50. It could be linked to 2 lifestyle factors.

The rise in younger women developing breast cancer is complex. An American Cancer Society expert ex…

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Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts

Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (wome…

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Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

According to many reports, eating two slices of ham a day can increase your risk of developing type…

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Is fasting good for you? A new study reveals some hidden risks and benefits of the practice

The effects of fasting on our bodies are not all black or white.

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I'm a new mom and a recent cancer survivor. I have to make space for both the joy and the fear.

I'm a first-time mom and recently learned I was cancer-free. I worry about recurrence, but I also w…

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4 things an oncologist does to lower his cancer risk as rates rise in young people

Eating a Mediterranean diet and exercising are some of the things an oncologist does in his own lif…

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A 37-year-old nurse got unusually short of breath on a hike. She had stage 4 lung cancer.

Lung cancer is rare in people under 45, but rates are rising in non-smokers, particularly women. Ti…

Serafina Kenny