Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier reacts to a study linking alcohol consumption to cancer, as well as how exercising at night can lead to better sleep. While some cancers are driven by genetics, studies have shown that up to half of all cases are caused by behavioral risk factors — which means they’re preventable.
Doctors recommend some common lifestyle changes to prevent cancer, such as not smoking, eating nutritious foods, wearing sun protection and limiting exposure to carcinogens — but each person’s means of reducing risk can look different. Researchers at Mass General Brigham have compiled four specific, research-backed strategies for reducing risk. BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSES SPIKING AMONG WOMEN UNDER 50, NEW REPORT REVEALS 1.
Stay on top of preventive screenings Procrastination is one of the top reasons for missed cancer screenings , research has shown. Researchers at Mass General Brigham have compiled four specific, research-backed strategies for reducing risk. (iStock) For example, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Black individuals in the U.
S., but many do not get the recommended screenings. A study by Dr.
Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa, a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), found that "self-reported procrastination" was the primary reason for the skipped screenings, fueled by "financial concerns, COVID-19 concerns and fear of both the test and bowel preparation." DRINKING ALCOHOL IS LINKED TO SIX TYPES OF CANC.