Findings may have important public health implications given the ubiquitous use of these additives, say researchers Higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancer, finds a study from France published by The BMJ today. While ...
Greatest risk associated with frequent consumption of locally brewed alcohol Additive effect of chewing tobacco likely accounts for 60%+ of cases nationwide Even a low daily intake of alcohol—-just 9 g or around one standard drink—is linked to a 50% heightened risk of mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer in India, with ...
Leaves some women anxious and confused about their breast health and may increase demand on health services, say researchers Recommendations introduced in Australia and being considered in the UK to tell women if they have dense breasts as part of their screening results may have unintended effects and increase demand on ...
Also associated with increased risk of death from any cause in those with the disease Loneliness and social isolation are linked to a heightened risk of death from cancer as well as from all causes among those with the disease, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research published ...
Despite regulation, sunbeds remain popular with young people and are adding to the national skin cancer burden Commercial sunbeds should be banned in the UK, argue experts in The BMJ today. Using sunbeds causes melanoma and other skin cancers, particularly among young people, yet existing sunbed legislation is ineffective and there is ...
25/11/2025: Expressions of concern placed on research paper and linked editorial on attendance at first breast screening appointment and breast cancer death Expressions of concern have been placed on the research paper and linked editorial after concerns that messaging in key areas of these articles may not be sufficiently supported ...
Risks especially high within 3 months of infection but last for several years Men seem to be at greater risk than women, findings indicate A bout of the common bladder infection, cystitis, may signal the presence of urogenital cancers—which affect parts of the body involved in reproduction and excretion—in middle ...
Findings are reassuring for patients and should be shared widely For women diagnosed with early breast cancer, the long-term risk of developing a second primary cancer is low (around 2-3% greater than women in the general population), finds a study published by The BMJ today. The researchers say this information can help ...
..to curb global toll taken by the disease, especially in the rest of Africa and Asia High levels of aflatoxin contamination in dietary staples of maize and peanuts With one of the highest rates of liver cancer in Africa, Ghana represents critical case study There’s an urgent need to quantify ...
Adding this test to usual care yearly or every two years could improve patient outcomes A single blood test, designed to pick up chemical signals indicative of the presence of many different types of cancer, could potentially thwart progression to advanced disease while the malignancy is still at an early stage ...
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