Cancer before 50 rising; experts on simple lifestyle changes to cut risk
2 years, 3 months ago

Cancer before 50 rising; experts on simple lifestyle changes to cut risk

Hindustan Times  

Cancer cases in people under 50 are on dramatic rise around the world, found researchers in a recent study. The cases of early onset cancer seem to be increasing due to factors like alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation, obesity, smoking and consumption of highly processed foods. Cancer, one of the leading cause of death worldwide, happens due to modifiable and unmodifiable causes, and making changes in lifestyle could reduce risk of the deadly disease significantly. Processed food is one of the risk factors for cancer CUTTING CANCER RISK While one cannot make sure to not get cancer, making healthy lifestyle changes does help reduce the risk. Cancers on the rise in younger adults that are linked to obesity: • Kidney Cancer • Pancreatic cancer • Gall bladder cancer • Uterine cancer • Colon and rectal cancer • Multiple myeloma "Cancer rates are rising among young adults, it is suggested to adopt healthy lifestyle and attention must be paid to symptoms and comprehensive family histories should be taken into account so earlier screenings can be offered," concludes Dr Reddy.

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Daily Mail  

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India TV News  

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The Independent  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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The Independent  

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Hindustan Times  

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Huff Post  

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India TV News  

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1 year, 10 months ago

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News 18  

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Live Mint  

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Daily Mail  

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2 years ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Huff Post  

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2 years, 3 months ago

Research Warns About Rising Cancer Cases Among Adults Under 50 Years Of Age

News 18  

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Live Mint  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Live Mint  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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Live Mint  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 9 months ago

Top lifestyle mistakes that could increase your risk of breast cancer

Hindustan Times  

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World Cancer Day 2022: Lifestyle Tips to Avoid Cancer
2 years, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day 2022: Lifestyle Tips to Avoid Cancer

News 18  

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the entire world, with a casualty score of roughly 10 million people every year. Today, as we observe World Cancer Day, here are a few lifestyle tips that you can imbibe to sway away from this malevolent and deadly disease. Do it Right With a Healthy Diet A healthy diet …

These 5 Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
3 years, 1 month ago

These 5 Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer

News 18  

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Shun sedentary lifestyle, junk food to avoid breast cancer: professor
3 years, 2 months ago

Shun sedentary lifestyle, junk food to avoid breast cancer: professor

The Hindu  

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World Cancer Day: Role of nutrition, lifestyle changes to control cancer
3 years, 10 months ago

World Cancer Day: Role of nutrition, lifestyle changes to control cancer

Hindustan Times  

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Include these 6 foods in your diet to keep breast cancer at a bay
4 years ago

Include these 6 foods in your diet to keep breast cancer at a bay

India TV News  

Needless to say cancer is one of the most deadly diseases and breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. "Our results provide an insight into breast cancer in Indian and Pakistani women, suggesting several hypotheses to guide future scientific studies to better understand the risk factors," said study author Jaya M Satagopan from the Rutgers University in …

Eating dairy products may cut bowel cancer risk, finds study
4 years, 2 months ago

Eating dairy products may cut bowel cancer risk, finds study

India TV News  

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