Prevention
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Healthy Habits
Vital VeggiesAllium vegetables, such as garlic and onions, contain a compound that may lower the risk for several cancers.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Keep That Colonoscopy AppointmentExperts weigh in on a recent study appearing to show that colonoscopy had lower-than-expected efficacy for preventing colorectal cancer.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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What We Know About Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer RiskResearch has linked highly processed foods like deli meat to a higher risk of colorectal cancer in men.
by Jon Kelvey
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Cancer and AlcoholLowering and increasing alcohol consumption is associated with changes in cancer risk.
by Teresa Bergen
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer and AgingCancer cells exploit an aging "infrastructure" to threaten life in those 60 and older.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Diet and Cancer: Getting the Research Onto Your PlateNew studies each year purport to show associations between certain foods and cancer. Experts say to focus on the big picture.
by Anne Danahy
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E-Cigarettes Don’t Live Up to PromisesNew studies find that electronic cigarettes trail other methods in helping people quit smoking, but they are growing in popularity among teens.
by Teresa Bergen
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Understanding Stress and CancerA symposium at the AACR Annual Meeting explores how social factors contribute to elevated risk of cancer in some populations.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Healthy Habits
Mushroom for ImprovementA broad review of existing research finds eating more mushrooms is associated with lower risk of developing cancer.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Improving Your Diet One Plate at a TimeThe New American Plate suggests gradual changes to build healthier eating habits.
by Jon Kelvey
