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Women Weighing Mammograms Get New Evidence That Overdiagnosis Risk May Be Far Lower Than Earlier Estimates

A new JNCI analysis suggests mammogram overdiagnosis may be under 5%, not 30% to 50%. What it means for women deciding on breast cancer screening.

Medical Daily · 2h ago

7 Foods Cancer Experts Recommend Limiting — Some May Already Be in Your Refrigerator

Cancer prevention advice can quickly become confusing, especially when headlines seem to label a different food dangerous every week. Major cancer organizations take a broader...

Saving Advice · 22h ago

Lidia Rak, 18, links groundwater radium to brain-tumour cases; school says she aided $30m state bill

At just 18, Lidia Rak has emerged as a passionate advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Her groundbreaking research links groundwater radium exposure to pediatric brain tumors, which has sparked vital discussions among lawmakers. Thanks to her efforts, a remarkable $30 million funding bill in Florida now supports local children's hospitals.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Bacteriophages Poised to Revolutionize Gut Health as Manufacturing Hurdles Drop

The American Cancer Society notes that colorectal cancer is expected to claim about 55,230 lives in the United States in 2026, with incidence rising in people aged 20 to 49.

International Business Times · Sep 18

Only 20% of Men in Advocacy Group Survey Knew Studies Have Linked Dairy to Prostate Cancer Risk

A survey found that 20% of men knew that studies link dairy to prostate cancer risk. The evidence is mostly observational and does not prove that dairy causes cancer.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Daily Sugary Drinks Were Linked to Roughly Two and a Half Times the Risk of Stomach Cancer

A Mass General Brigham study of 112,284 U.S. adults linked daily sugary drinks to a higher risk of stomach cancer. What the finding does and does not prove.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Joe Biden Says Prostate Cancer Radiation 'Worked as Intended' as He Urges Men To Seek Early Screening

Joe Biden reveals his prostate cancer treatment was successful, urging men to prioritise early screening. His health update coincides with the completion of his memoir, 'Promise Me, America.'

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Scientists make concerning discovery about lung cancer and microplastics

Microplastics have been found in the deepest reaches of the ocean and throughout the human body

The Independent UK · Sep 7

One sugar-packed soda a day doubles risk of stomach cancer compared to drinking one a month, study reveals

Artificial sweeteners, often used in diet sodas, did not show the same risk as fructose

The Independent UK · Aug 20

6 Daily Habits That Silently Damage Your Pancreas and Raise Your Risk of Diabetes and Inflammation

Eating at irregular hours or skipping breakfastThe pancreas releases digestive enzymes on a schedule tied closely to your eating pattern. When meals arrive unpredictably, a 7 a.m. breakfast one day, nothing until noon the next, the organ keeps producing enzymes that have nothing to digest. Over time, this misfiring stresses…

Times Life · Aug 15