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Drinking sugary beverages associated with colon cancer risk

Drinking sugary beverages associated with colon cancer risk
Drinking two or more sugary drinks a day appeared to more than double the risk of colorectal cancer in women.
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7 strategies to prevent cancer

7 strategies to prevent cancer
Making healthy lifestyle changes can prevent an estimated 40% of cancers. These include eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, and maintaining a healthy body weight. People can also help prevent cancers by seeking recommended cancer screenings. Some screenings merely identify cancers early, but others, such as colonoscopies and Pap tests, can find precancerous conditions and are actually able to prevent cancer.
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New recommendation: Earlier colorectal cancer screening

New recommendation: Earlier colorectal cancer screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that people begin colon cancer screening at age 45 (instead of 50) and continue through age 75. Some evidence suggests that healthy people older than 75 may also benefit from screening.
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Can a daily scoop of collagen powder really improve your skin?

Can a daily scoop of collagen powder really improve your skin?
Manufacturers tout collagen supplements as a way to improve signs of skin aging and skin quality. There is some research that shows they may bring skin benefits, reducing wrinkles, speeding wound healing, and improving skin hydration and elasticity. But because supplements aren’t regulated, quality may be highly variable. While collagen supplements are believed to be safe, there aren’t any long-term safety studies to date.
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Vitamin D and the big C

Vitamin D and the big C
New research has found an association between high and low levels of vitamin D and cancer risk. However, many older adults don’t get the recommended daily amount of 600 to 800 international units, as the main sources of vitamin D are sun exposure (which many people try to avoid) and certain foods, like fatty fish, fortified milk and cereal. Getting vitamin D levels checked to find a possible deficiency can reveal if someone needs more vitamin D, which may require taking a daily supplement.
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Adjusting gut bacteria may improve response to cancer treatment

Adjusting gut bacteria may improve response to cancer treatment
Gut bacteria may play a role in response to cancer treatments that target the immune system.
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Careful! Scary health news can be harmful to your health

Careful! Scary health news can be harmful to your health
A news story about a worrisome or life-threatening ailment might get you thinking about your own health, especially if you happen to have some of the same symptoms. But dramatic or unusual medical stories can bias your thinking and even negatively affect your health decision-making.
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What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you

What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you
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3 things you can do about shingles

3 things you can do about shingles
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Shaking off shingles

Shaking off shingles

Shingles is a painful neurological condition that is more likely to attack as people age. Left untreated, it can increase risk for chronic pain, blindness, and other long-term health problems.

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