8 stories tagged #cancer prevention

  1. WHO Study: Nearly Half of Preventable Cancers Tied to Smoking and Alcohol
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    WHO Study: Nearly Half of Preventable Cancers Tied to Smoking and Alcohol

    A new WHO analysis finds 38% of 2022's 19 million cancer cases were preventable, with tobacco and alcohol linked to nearly half of them.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Cancer Breakthrough: Oncogenic Viruses Detected in Wastewater
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    Cancer Breakthrough: Oncogenic Viruses Detected in Wastewater

    Scientists detect and track tumor-associated viruses in wastewater, offering new potential for cancer prevention and public health monitoring.

    2w ago 2 min read
  3. Global Study Confirms HPV Vaccination Slashes Cancer Rates
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    Global Study Confirms HPV Vaccination Slashes Cancer Rates

    Systematic review shows HPV vaccination dramatically reduces infections, precancers, genital warts, and cervical cancer at population level.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. EU Cancer Prevention Barriers Revealed
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    EU Cancer Prevention Barriers Revealed

    Study finds barriers like health literacy, cost, and misinformation hinder cancer prevention in Europe.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Up to 40% of Global Cancer Cases Preventable, WHO Reports
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    Up to 40% of Global Cancer Cases Preventable, WHO Reports

    New WHO findings reveal preventable causes behind 40% of cancer cases globally, emphasizing tobacco, alcohol, and infections as major risk factors.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Two Habits Dramatically Cut Cancer Risk, WHO Study Reveals
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    Two Habits Dramatically Cut Cancer Risk, WHO Study Reveals

    New World Health Organization analysis highlights two primary lifestyle changes that can significantly prevent cancer cases globally.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Cancer Interception: Stopping Disease Decades Before It Starts
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    Cancer Interception: Stopping Disease Decades Before It Starts

    Revolutionary 'cancer interception' strategies aim to detect and neutralize cancer-causing processes long before tumors form, promising a paradigm shift in disease prevention.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. New Strategy Needed for Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers
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    New Strategy Needed for Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers

    Experts call for a distinct approach to detecting and preventing lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked, a growing global health concern.

    3mo ago 1 min read