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Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. This can include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding exposure to known cancer-causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that can prevent cancer from developing.
A low-carb diet plus exercise may reduce the incidence of tobacco carcinogen-induced lung cancer
It is well-known that a low-carb diet plus exercise can help reduce cancer incidence. A study published in the journal Carcinogenesis reconfirmed this idea.
The research...
What you should know about fatty liver
Fatty liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a condition in which excess fat builds up in the liver. When excess calories cannot...
Six ways to prevent high blood pressure
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a vital risk factor for cardio-cerebrovascular diseases. The incidence of hypertension can lead to many complications, such as stroke,...
Study finds higher mortality from dementia among former pro soccer players
We may already hear about an association between head impact during contact sports and dementia. During contact sport, the head can be inevitably knocked...
Study: Prolong Low-dose CT lung cancer screening can reduce 10-year mortality
Low-dose computed tomography, also known as a low-dose CT scan, is a screening tool that can rotate in a spiral motion and take three-dimensional...
Flavonoids in apples and tea can protect against cancer and heart disease
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a famous proverb indicating the benefits of apples. Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Perth,...
Three drinks that could help you prevent cancer
Drinks are an important component for maintaining the function of our body. We have many choices today, ranging from water, coffee, coke, soft sodas to...
Being optimistic: A road to longevity
Optimism is a personality trait that holds positive thinking on things in the future. Being optimistic has both physical and psychological well-being.
A recent study...
Sitting too much could double your risk of an early death
Due to the prevalent computerization, more and more people are sitting at least 8 hours per day, working in front of screens. Being sedentary...
Risk factors you shall avoid to prevent pancreative cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly of all types of cancer with a 5-year survival rate at about 5-10 percent. Most patients...
