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Cancer
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
20 hours 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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
fromKqed
2 weeks 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
fromArs Technica
2 weeks 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
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
20 hours 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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
fromKqed
2 weeks 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
fromArs Technica
2 weeks 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
#public-health
Cooking
fromMail Online
4 days 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.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, with insufficient public awareness; Surgeon General calls for labeling warnings.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The new science on alcohol and cancer: 4 studies that found a link

Alcohol consumption is linked to cancer, warranting warning labels similar to tobacco products.
There is a debate within the medical community regarding the health impacts of alcohol, including its potential benefits.
Health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for cancer, prompting calls for warning labels akin to those on cigarettes.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How Much Alcohol Does it Take to Raise Your Cancer Risk?

Light or moderate alcohol consumption increases cancer risk, contradicting the belief that some levels of drinking are safe.
Health
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol

Alcohol consumption is linked to a significant risk of cancer, warranting warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
Cooking
fromMail Online
4 days 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.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, with insufficient public awareness; Surgeon General calls for labeling warnings.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The new science on alcohol and cancer: 4 studies that found a link

Alcohol consumption is linked to cancer, warranting warning labels similar to tobacco products.
There is a debate within the medical community regarding the health impacts of alcohol, including its potential benefits.
Health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for cancer, prompting calls for warning labels akin to those on cigarettes.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How Much Alcohol Does it Take to Raise Your Cancer Risk?

Light or moderate alcohol consumption increases cancer risk, contradicting the belief that some levels of drinking are safe.
Health
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol

Alcohol consumption is linked to a significant risk of cancer, warranting warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
more#public-health
Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks 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.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

Type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of lethal cancers, especially in women.
#mens-health
Cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
OMG science

The 'Breast-Cancer Gene' Needs a Rebrand

BRCA mutations pose significant cancer risks not only for women but also for men, particularly regarding prostate cancer.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The 'Breast-Cancer Gene' Needs a Rebrand

BRCA mutations pose significant cancer risks not only for women but also for men, particularly regarding prostate cancer.
more#mens-health
#environmental-health
Public health
fromNew York Post
2 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.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?

Formaldehyde poses significant cancer risks to everyone in the U.S., especially in homes, yet regulation has been hindered by industry influence.
Public health
fromNew York Post
2 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.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?

Formaldehyde poses significant cancer risks to everyone in the U.S., especially in homes, yet regulation has been hindered by industry influence.
more#environmental-health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

Dental X-rays, while involving low radiation, are vital for identifying oral health issues and should be used judiciously.
#food-safety
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

EPA says forever chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk

The use of sewage sludge containing PFAS on farms significantly increases cancer risks for consumers of dairy and fish.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Health

US bans dye Red No. 3 from foods, saying it causes cancer in lab rats

The US has banned synthetic food dye Red No. 3 over cancer concerns, reflecting a growing emphasis on food safety regulations.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

EPA says forever chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk

The use of sewage sludge containing PFAS on farms significantly increases cancer risks for consumers of dairy and fish.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Health

US bans dye Red No. 3 from foods, saying it causes cancer in lab rats

The US has banned synthetic food dye Red No. 3 over cancer concerns, reflecting a growing emphasis on food safety regulations.
more#food-safety
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer used on farms pose cancer risk, EPA says

Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer significantly elevate cancer risk for consumers of milk and beef from contaminated farms, according to recent EPA findings.
#alcohol-consumption
OMG science
fromInverse
6 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.
Health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Who could win and lose after the surgeon general's alcohol-cancer link warning

The US Surgeon General now recommends labeling alcoholic beverages with cancer risk warnings.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Health

To cut down on drinking, try the 1-2-3 rule

Alcohol consumption is linked to cancer as stated by the US Surgeon General, making moderation important.
OMG science
fromInverse
6 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.
Health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Who could win and lose after the surgeon general's alcohol-cancer link warning

The US Surgeon General now recommends labeling alcoholic beverages with cancer risk warnings.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Health

To cut down on drinking, try the 1-2-3 rule

Alcohol consumption is linked to cancer as stated by the US Surgeon General, making moderation important.
more#alcohol-consumption
Health
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Yet Another Study Links Acne Creams to Cancer

Many acne treatments, including popular brands, contain high levels of benzene, raising serious health concerns and urging FDA to take action.
OMG science
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

Incidence of 17 cancers on the rise in younger generations, major new study says

Gen X and Millennials in the U.S. show increased risk for 17 cancers compared to previous generations, with some cancers spiking among younger age groups.
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago
Medicine

Is There Any Evidence That Listerine Can Lead to Oral Cancer? Let's Look at a New Study.

Listerine has a historical evolution as a surgical antiseptic, general germicide, and oral care solution. Recent studies suggest a potential connection to cancer risk, but more research is needed for conclusive evidence.
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