A tan to die for
Excessive exposure to the UV rays in sunlight is a known melanoma risk, but that risk increases significantly inside a tanning bed.
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Beta carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A found in many fruits and vegetables.
The Catch Guide to Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer originates in the colon or rectum, portions of the large intestine.
The science of behavior change
Making lifestyle changes, even big ones, doesn’t have to be daunting if you use well-studied techniques to help ensure your success.
Why am I not seeing a screening recommendation?
Screening recommendations should reflect both your lifetime and near-term risk. In some situations, the costs may outweigh the benefits.
Positive and negative predictive value
This more complex metric than test sensitivity or specificity will allow you to understand the likelihood that any specific test result–whether positive or negative–is in fact accurate.
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