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80% Drop In Cervical Precancer Attributed To The HPV Vaccine

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By Katherine Hignett
| Forbes Verified
Young women in the U.S. today are far less likely to have cervical precancer cells than women who grew up before the introduction of a vaccine against HPV, a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown. Infections with this common virus can cause cell changes that may ultimately lead to cervical cancer. In fact, almost all cases of the potentially deadly disease can be traced to HPV.
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Fruit May Combat Toxic Effects Of Microplastics In The Body

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By Katherine Hignett
| Forbes Verified
Antioxidant substances found in fruit, vegetables, grains and even wine could combat some of the potentially harmful effects of microplastics on the reproductive system, research suggests. Called anthocyanins, these “flavanoids” give a wide range of natural foods and flowers their color. Purple, red, blue and black foods like berries, black beans and sweet potatoes are particularly rich sources of the compounds.
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Breast Cancer Cases Expected To Rise By Almost 40% By 2050

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By Katherine Hignett
| Forbes Verified
Cases of female breast cancer look set to to rise by 38% worldwide over the next 25 years, while deaths from the disease could increase by 68%, according to an analysis by international scientists. In the U.S., cases are expected to rise from nearly 275,000 in 2022 to more than 350,000 in 2050, if current trends continue. Deaths are also predicted to increase from nearly 43,000 to nearly 64,000 over the same time period.
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