#cancer risk

People who inherit pathogenic mutations in either one of these genes have an increased risk of developing certain cancers.

People with severe periodontal disease are more likely to develop precancerous growths.

University of Colorado Cancer Center’s dietician Valaree Williams, MS, RD, discusses the new American Cancer Society alcohol guidelines.

Stroke and heart failure also correlate with an increased risk of mortality from breast cancer.

In contrast, higher plant protein intake was associated with lower incidence of the disease.

Some worry grilling may be linked to cancer risk. There are many ways for people to safely enjoy grilled foods without added stress.

Replacing 30 minutes of sedentary time with physical activity can reduce that risk, study shows.

We’ve seen big drops in lung cancer death rates, because treatments are more targeted and because fewer people are smoking.

Building transvisibility in cancer genetic counseling

Multiple epidemiological studies show a lower risk of colorectal cancer with diets high in dairy and milk, but researchers don’t know why.

Tips and tools to help you better understand cancer risk, scientific research and clinical studies

FDA advises consumers, patients and health care professionals after new FDA studies show risk to public health.

Aside from not smoking, staying a healthy weight throughout life is the single most important way to protect against cancer.

“Diet, activity, body weight and alcohol are the largest drivers of cancer risk and are under our control.”

“There is still much more we can do to prevent new cancers and support communities, families, and cancer survivors in this ongoing battle.�...

A Q&A with public health researcher Ross Prentice, PhD, on how to assess and improve studies of diet and chronic disease