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Cancer
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

After a series of tumors, woman's odd-looking tongue explains everything

Cowden syndrome, marked by PTEN mutations, increases cancer risk and presents unique symptoms like cobblestone tongue.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

What your 'brain score' says about your body - Harvard Gazette

A new study links the McCance Brain Care Score to risks for heart disease and common cancers, suggesting shared modifiable risk factors.
Cancer
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

With cancer the leading cause of death for firefighters, one Bay Area fire department is partnering with biotech to improve the odds

Firefighters face significant cancer risks due to occupational exposure to carcinogens, prompting initiatives for early detection.
#health-risks
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Are CT Scans Really Causing Tons of Cancer? Here's What to Know About That Viral Paper.

CT scans may contribute to cancer risk, but the actual danger for most patients is low.
Cancer
fromKqed
2 months ago

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Are CT Scans Really Causing Tons of Cancer? Here's What to Know About That Viral Paper.

CT scans may contribute to cancer risk, but the actual danger for most patients is low.
Cancer
fromKqed
2 months ago

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.
more#health-risks
Cancer
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Study Suggests Weight Loss Drugs Can Reduce Cancer Risk

Weight loss can reduce cancer risk, with bariatric surgery and GLP-1 drugs offering protective effects.
#public-health
Cooking
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Appliance linked to cancer risk found in millions of American homes

Gas stoves raise cancer risk, particularly in children, with benzene emissions linked to leukemia.
Health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Why Cancer Warning Labels for Alcohol Are Long Overdue

Alcohol is a major preventable cause of cancer, yet public awareness is lacking compared to tobacco.
Cooking
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Appliance linked to cancer risk found in millions of American homes

Gas stoves raise cancer risk, particularly in children, with benzene emissions linked to leukemia.
Health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Why Cancer Warning Labels for Alcohol Are Long Overdue

Alcohol is a major preventable cause of cancer, yet public awareness is lacking compared to tobacco.
more#public-health
#ct-scans
Cancer
fromFuturism
2 months ago

CT Scans Are Causing Quite a Bit of Cancer, Doctors Find

CT scans, while valuable for diagnosis, may increase cancer risk significantly due to overuse.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually

CT scans, while crucial for diagnoses, may increase cancer risk significantly, warranting a review of their usage.
5% of U.S. cancer diagnoses could link to CT scans performed in 2023.
Cancer
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty

CT scans have a very low increase in cancer risk but offer significant diagnostic benefits.
Doctors should balance the risks and benefits of CT scans, considering alternatives when possible.
Cancer
fromFuturism
2 months ago

CT Scans Are Causing Quite a Bit of Cancer, Doctors Find

CT scans, while valuable for diagnosis, may increase cancer risk significantly due to overuse.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually

CT scans, while crucial for diagnoses, may increase cancer risk significantly, warranting a review of their usage.
5% of U.S. cancer diagnoses could link to CT scans performed in 2023.
Cancer
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty

CT scans have a very low increase in cancer risk but offer significant diagnostic benefits.
Doctors should balance the risks and benefits of CT scans, considering alternatives when possible.
more#ct-scans
Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

6 Signs You're Experiencing "Accelerated Aging," A Major Cancer Contributor

Aging reduces the body's DNA repair efficiency, increasing cancer risk.
Shortened telomeres contribute to genomic instability and cancer susceptibility.
#health-research
OMG science
fromInverse
8 months ago

One Of the Most Common Causes Of Cancer Is Staring Us Right In The Face

Alcohol consumption is a significant modifiable risk factor in cancer, linked to many types, including colorectal cancer, especially among younger adults.
OMG science
fromInverse
8 months ago

One Of the Most Common Causes Of Cancer Is Staring Us Right In The Face

Alcohol consumption is a significant modifiable risk factor in cancer, linked to many types, including colorectal cancer, especially among younger adults.
more#health-research
Cancer
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Men with this reproductive issue are 500% more likely to be genetically predisposed to cancer

Infertility in men may indicate a higher risk of hereditary cancer, as new research reveals genetic links.
#environmental-health
Public health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer

Chlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.
Public health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer

Chlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.
more#environmental-health
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