#Prevention

HPV Vaccine Approved for Women and Men up to Age 45

With appropriate precautions, voting in person carries little risk.

While different screenings can be done at home, they are designed to inform people when they should see their doctor.

Experts at American Institute for Cancer Research discuss breast cancer risk factors and recommendations on how to lower the risk.

Several preventive medications have been shown to reduce risk.

A new CDC study leaves the question of indoor versus outdoor dining unanswered.

These guidelines suggest limiting alcohol consumption, eating more fruits and vegetables, and other tips for preventing cancer.

Screening would be especially cost effective in high-income nations.

Annual fecal immunochemical testing is inexpensive and effective.

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

Couric has partnered with Merck to produce a web series about being treated for cancer during the pandemic.

What’s the most important message about cancer prevention we should take away from this new American Cancer Society guideline?

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

More emphasis on reducing the consumption of processed and red meat and alcohol, and increasing physical activity

Experts recommend that everyone should wear cloth face masks in public.

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