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What lifestyle changes can help lower cancer risk?

Simple daily habits can shape your cancer risk. See which changes in weight, diet, exercise, and alcohol use may offer real protection.

Is a lung nodule the same as lung cancer?

Small spots on lung imaging can stem from old infections, irritants, inflammation, or cancer. Learn how doctors judge risk and decide on follow‑up.

What kind of radiation causes thyriod cancer?

From x-ray treatments to other imaging tests, not all radiation is equal. See which exposures worry thyroid experts and which don’t.

Can chewing tobacco cause a smoker's cough and other health problems?

A daily cough in someone who has used chewing tobacco for years raises concern about "smoker's cough" and other health problems.

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