Lymphomas form in the lymphocytes, white blood cells that make antibodies and fight infection in the body.
The health impacts of smoking are widespread and significant, but many of the most dangerous consequences begin to reverse themselves almost from the moment you quit.
Inflammation is a normal response to infection or injury in the body, and is in fact a sign of the body working hard to heal itself.
Catch screening recommendations are informed by near-term risk. Although your lifetime risk for a particular cancer may be elevated, that doesn't mean that near-term screening is always the right decision.
Endocrine disrupting chemicals interfere with many basic body functions and have been linked to multiple types of cancer as well as other health problems. They are present in plastics, personal products, textiles, and even drinking water, but there are ways to reduce your exposure.
Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation exposure can increase the risk of several types of cancers. Some sources, like cell phones, are still under study.
Fruit’s abundant antioxidants and nutrients can protect against cancer and help regulate hormones. Find out which fruits offer the most benefits.
Eating more vegetables has been shown to protect against several types of cancer, and reduce the risk of several other health problems. We tell you which vegetables pack the most nutritional punch.
Liquid biopsies analyze blood, urine, or sputum for DNA signatures of cancer, and can detect many cancers earlier than current screening protocols. The technology is still developing, but could radically transform cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Targeted lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on your risk profile for cancer.
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