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Why Are More Non-Smokers Getting Lung Cancer?

Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, but environmental pollutants could be driving a rise in younger non-smokers

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Your Guide to Colon Cancer Screening Tests

Knowing your colon cancer test options may help you decide which one is right for you

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Happy Hour Is on the Rocks: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Advisory

The U.S. surgeon general has issued a strong warning about the link between alcohol and breast cancer and six other cancers

6 Self-Care Resolutions for the New Year

6 Tips for True Self-Care in the New Year

Pedicures, massages and bubble baths are great — but don’t forget to take these 6 steps to true self-care

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Barriers to Accessing PrEP Mean Missed Opportunities to Prevent HIV

What is PrEP — and why aren’t more people taking it?

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Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Is a Wake-Up Call for All Women

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool saved Olivia Munn’s life — and it could save yours

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El diagnóstico de cáncer de mama de Olivia Munn es una señal de alerta para todas las mujeres

La herramienta de evaluación de riesgo de cáncer de mama salvó la vida de Olivia Munn y podría salvar la tuya

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My Sister, My Mom and I Were All Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Within 18 Months of Each Other

It turned out a secret was lurking in my genes: Most of my family has a BRCA2 gene mutation

Kelly Miyahara, mom and sister

A mi hermana, a mi mamá y a mí nos diagnosticaron cáncer de mama en un plazo de 18 meses

Al parecer, un secreto se ocultaba en mis genes: La mayoría de mis familiares tienen una mutación genética BRCA2

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Should You Get Vaccinated for Covid This Fall?

Spoiler alert: Yes! Here’s what you need to know about the updated vaccine and new FLiRT Covid variants

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Lung Cancer Screening 101

More women and non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer. Here’s what you need to know about the latest lung cancer screening guidelines.

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Introducción a las pruebas de cáncer pulmonar

Más mujeres y no fumadores están recibiendo diagnósticos de cáncer pulmonar. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre las pautas más recientes de pruebas de cáncer pulmonar.

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DIY: Hemorrhoids Self-Care

Learn about the different ways you can help prevent painful hemorrhoids and how to get rid of hemorrhoids at home

How Fiber Can Reduce Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

How Fiber Can Reduce Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

What you need to know to get enough fiber in your diet

En qué forma la fibra puede reducir tu riesgo de cáncer colorrectal

En qué forma la fibra puede reducir tu riesgo de cáncer colorrectal

Lo que debes saber para recibir suficiente fibra en tu dieta

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BRCA Testing 101

BRCA gene mutations can increase your risk of breast and other cancers. Should you get tested for them?

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Pruebas BRCA 101

Las mutaciones genéticas BRCA pueden incrementar tu riesgo de cáncer de mama y de otros tipos. ¿Deberías hacerte pruebas para saberlo?

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Should You Get a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s?

Here’s what you need to know about testing for Alzheimer’s

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6 Important Things to Know About Covid Vaccines to Help You Understand Your Options

From diving into whether mRNA vaccines can alter human DNA to uncovering whether it’s safe to get multiple vaccines at once, we’re digging deep into all your questions about Covid vaccines

What’s Your Number?

What’s Your Number?

Cholesterol testing is important, easy — and can save your life

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Am I at High Risk for Severe Illness from Covid-19?

Learn how to tell if you’re at risk for serious disease from Covid-19 and what you can do to protect yourself

Congressional Briefing: Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Vaccination and Screening

Congressional Briefing: Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Vaccination and Screening

Learn how Congress can act to help end HPV-related cancers through vaccination

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Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s Disease

With Alzheimer’s disease, an early diagnosis means more options