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Anchor lead: A mutation known to increase cancer risk in women is also important in some men, Elizabeth Tracey reports Gene mutations known as BRCA may dramatically increase a woman’s risk for breast and ovarian cancers, and now a study …

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Anchor lead: How can guidelines for health be translated to choices people make? Elizabeth Tracey reports Comprehensive guidelines for reducing cancer risk have recently been released from the American Cancer Society, covering diet, alcohol use, and exercise. William Nelson, director …

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Anchor lead: Avoiding the development of cancer may also mean avoiding alcohol, Elizabeth Tracey reports Don’t drink alcohol. That’s the take home from recently released guidelines from the American Cancer Society on reducing one’s risk for cancer. William Nelson, director …

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Anchor lead: A plant based diet may be best for reducing one’s risk of cancer, Elizabeth Tracey reports Cancer risk may be decreased by consuming a diet largely based on plants, the American Cancer Society has affirmed in their most …

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Anchor lead: The American Cancer Society has new recommendations on how to reduce your risk for cancer, Elizabeth Tracey reports Almost one in five cancers in the US could be prevented with better lifestyle choices, the American Cancer Society states …

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