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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Could Fish Oil Pills Make Cancer Less Likely?

You might be surprised to learn that fish oil supplements could help lower the risk of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers found that people with higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in their bodies had lower rates of various cancers, such as colon, stomach, and lung cancer. Om

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Oct 30 2024SCIENCE

Burning Secrets: Chemicals in Smoke and Cancer

Have you ever thought about what's in the smoke you see during a wildfire? Besides being scary and bad for the environment, it also contains chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are created when things like wood burn. Usually, we encounter tiny amounts from car fumes and i

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Oct 13 2024HEALTH

Breast Density: How It Affects Cancer Detection

When it comes to breast cancer screening, the term "breast density" is often brought up. But what does it actually mean? On a mammogram, dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer. This is because denser breasts have more glandular and fibrous tissue, making the background of the mammogram whit

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