Younger generations are facing a higher risk of cancer than their parents. Each successive generation born during the second half of the 20th century has faced a higher risk of 17 cancers, according to a US study. 10 of these cancers are linked to obesity.

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Study in mice found that intermittent fasting helps intestinal stem cells to regenerate and heal injuries but also leads to a higher risk of intestinal cancer

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Industry-funded alcohol-reduction apps contain misinformation. Compared with non-industry funded tools approved by national governments or healthcare services, these 'dark apps' were three times less likely to inform users of the increased cancer risk associated with alcohol

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The Risk of Cancer Fades as We Get Older (80+), And We May Finally Know Why

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A study of 4,403 samples from Hangzhou found disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water. Median trichloromethane levels peaked at 18 µg/L in 2021, linked to increased disinfectant use. Cancer risks were low (10⁻⁶ to 10⁻⁴), but safer methods are needed.

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Study finds that the number of daily steps may be more important for cancer risk in older adults than the intensity of the activity

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Alcohol intake 🍷 and pancreatic cancer risk: An analysis from 30 prospective studies across Asia 🌏, Australia 🇦🇺, Europe 🇪🇺, and North America 🇺🇸.

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Atomic Waste Left Kids From Coldwater Creek 🌊 - a Tributary of the Missouri River 🌊 North of St. Louis at Greater Cancer Risk ⚠️ | The study's findings revealed a dose-response effect, individuals living closest to the creek exhibited a higher risk for most cancers compared to those residing farther away.

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Americans have widespread misbeliefs about the cancer risks of alcohol, study finds. 🍷🦠 More than half of American adults misunderstand or underestimate the link between alcohol consumption and cancer. Alcohol drinkers are especially likely to believe that drinking has no effect on cancer risk.

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New study links some food preservatives to higher cancer risk 🍔⚠️. For example, potassium sorbate was associated with a 14% increased risk of overall cancer and a 26% increased risk of breast cancer, while sulfites were associated with a 12% increased risk of overall cancer.

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Cancer risk may increase with proximity to nuclear power plants. In Massachusetts, residential proximity to a nuclear power plant (NPP) was associated with significantly increased cancer incidence, with risk declining sharply beyond roughly 30 kilometers from a facility.

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🚬 New comprehensive review suggests vaping likely causes oral and lung cancers, based on evidence of carcinogen exposure and DNA mutations in vapers.

🔬 Research analyzed peer-reviewed studies from 2017 to mid-2025, finding vape aerosol contains chemicals known to be linked to cancer, including metals from heating elements and organic compounds from e-liquids.

📈 Between 2017-2019, studies often found insufficient evidence of vaping causing cancer, but by 2024-2025, authors expressed significant concern, noting the idea of lower cancer risk than smoking is no longer supported.

🧪 While direct evidence of increased cancer cases among vapers is still lacking, the review highlights a shift in scientific consensus, with calls for long-term funded studies to definitively link vaping to cancer.

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🔬 Australian scientists reviewed literature and found convincing evidence that e-cigarettes are likely carcinogenic, potentially causing oral and lung cancer.

🤔 The review highlights that while vaping is generally considered safer than smoking, considerable attention has been paid to its "gateway" effect, with less focus on its potential to cause cancer through long-term use.

📊 Researchers analyzed lab research, animal studies, and case reports, concluding that compounds and byproducts in e-cigarettes can harm DNA and inflame oral/respiratory tissues, increasing cancer risk.

⚠️ Experts caution that the exact level of cancer risk from vaping cannot yet be quantified, and some outside experts remain unconvinced or believe the risk is significantly lower than smoking.

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Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer. Unmarried adults, especially men, have significantly higher rates of several cancers, underscoring the role of social factors in cancer risk.

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Study of 440,000+ people found lifetime cancer risk varies dramatically based on individual factors

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💡 A new UCL study of 59,218 UK adults found that increased daily movement is linked to a lower cancer risk. Swapping 15 minutes of sleep or sedentary time for movement reduced cancer risk by 2%.

🏃 Conversely, replacing 30 minutes of movement with sedentary behaviour increased cancer risk by 8%, and swapping for sleep increased it by 7%. The research emphasizes everyday activities like running for a bus or carrying groceries contribute to risk reduction.

📉 Losing even 2-3 minutes of vigorous activity daily and replacing it with sitting or sleep can increase cancer risk. Maintaining physical activity levels as you age is crucial for those already leading active lives.

#CancerRisk #PhysicalActivity #HealthNews

🔥 UK research involving nearly a million people links drinking beverages at "very hot" temperatures (65°C or above) to a threefold increased risk of oesophageal cancer.

☕ Consuming six or more very hot drinks daily also raises this risk. Experts advise waiting for drinks to cool to a comfortable temperature before consumption.

📊 While the overall risk of oesophageal cancer remains low, stopping very hot beverage consumption could potentially prevent 1-2 in every 10 cases.

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