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Professor shares how '50% of cancer cases' could be prevented

Professor shares how '50% of cancer cases' could be prevented

The Daily Mirror — Dr Raphael Cuomo, a leading expert in cancer research in San Diego, has spoken exclusively to the Mirror about the 'shift' in cancer threat and the lifestyle steps that can be taken to reduce it

One of the 'most powerful cancer risk factors', professor says

One of the 'most powerful cancer risk factors', professor says

Gloucestershire Live — Dr Raphael Cuomo, an Associate Professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, has dedicated his career to uncovering cancer risk factors

The rise of early-onset cancer: What does the data say and how can you stay ahead?

The rise of early-onset cancer: What does the data say and how can you stay ahead?

The Sacramento Bee — Cancer rates are rising in younger adults - what's driving this, and how can you take preventative measures? Discover expert insights on prevention and early detection.

Study links lack of sunlight, Vitamin D to colon cancer risk - New Telegraph

Study links lack of sunlight, Vitamin D to colon cancer risk - New Telegraph

New Telegraph Nigeria — Researchers at the University of California in San Diego, United States (U.S.) have found that boosting your vitamin D levels through exposure to sunlight could help reduce your risk of colon cancer. The team published its findings in the journal 'BMC Public Health'. Colon cancer also called colorec

Lower Exposure to UVB Light From the Sun May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk

Lower Exposure to UVB Light From the Sun May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk

SciTechDaily

PepsiCo Just Bought Poppi. But Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? 6 Experts Weigh In

PepsiCo Just Bought Poppi. But Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? 6 Experts Weigh In

CNET — With the news that PepsiCo bought prebiotic soda company Poppi for $1.95 billion, we asked experts: Are these new sodas actually healthy?

Are Aluminum-Containing Antiperspirants Bad For Your Health? What the science *actually* says.

Are Aluminum-Containing Antiperspirants Bad For Your Health? What the science *actually* says.

Women's Health

Vaping warning as scientists discover health problems in most users

Vaping warning as scientists discover health problems in most users

Newsweek — Roughly 1 in 8 users reported heart palpitations, while 1 in 5 reported a significantly higher heart rate.

'I really love the vibes': How Yelp boosts black market pot shops

'I really love the vibes': How Yelp boosts black market pot shops

NBC News — The online review site Yelp is littered with dozens upon dozens of listings for marijuana shops that are illegally selling products, an NBC News investigation.

Heavy cannabis use can worsen colon cancer outcomes: study

Heavy cannabis use can worsen colon cancer outcomes: study

Deseret News — New research finds that people who have a history of heavy cannabis use are more than 20 times more likely to die within 5 years of diagnosis.

High cannabis use associated with increased colon cancer mortality

High cannabis use associated with increased colon cancer mortality

MSN — Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that individuals with colon cancer and a documented history of high cannabis use were more than 20 times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis compared to those without such a history.

Heavy cannabis use linked to worse colon cancer outcomes

Heavy cannabis use linked to worse colon cancer outcomes

Yahoo — A new study found that people who have a history of heavy cannabis use are more than 20 times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis.

Colon cancer patients are 24 times more likely to die within 5 years if they had this habit befor...

Colon cancer patients are 24 times more likely to die within 5 years if they had this habit befor...

New York Post — A new study suggests that a popular habit may negatively affect colon cancer outcomes, significantly increasing the risk of death within five years of a diagnosis.

Dirty habit millions do daily linked to 20x higher colon cancer death

Dirty habit millions do daily linked to 20x higher colon cancer death

Daily Mail — People addicted to one dirty habit may be 20 times more likely to die from colon cancer, a new shock study from researchers at the University of California - San Diego has suggested.

Raphael Cuomo Is Changing How the World Understands Cancer

Raphael Cuomo Is Changing How the World Understands Cancer

MSN — SAN DIEGO — Dr. Raphael Cuomo does not look for the easiest questions in medicine. He looks for the ones that no one else is asking. A professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Cuomo is at the vanguard of a new kind of cancer research—one that fuses epidemiology, behavioral science, and clinical informatics to ask not just why disease occurs, but how society quietly allows it to grow.

Misleading claims on folic acid fortification spread online

Misleading claims on folic acid fortification spread online

Agence — Folate, an essential B vitamin, is necessary for the human body to function and many countries, including the United States, require that bread and grain products be fortified with folic acid to ensure that the population gets enough, particularly to help prevent developmental issues in early pregnancy.

Influencers are drinking fabric dye for brain health-could it possibly work?

Influencers are drinking fabric dye for brain health-could it possibly work?

National Geographic — The trendy supplement was originally developed as a fabric dye-and later used as a malaria treatment. We asked experts if it really has the cognitive benefits touted on social media.

Inside UC's data warehouse

Inside UC's data warehouse

NBC — Dr. Raphael Cuomo breaks down how the University of California built a massive health data system called the Warehouse. It's a secure way for researchers across all UC campuses to access de-identified patient data without compromising privacy.

Why your addictive personality is increasing your cancer risk

Why your addictive personality is increasing your cancer risk

The Telegraph — Whilst alcohol and cigarettes are known for causing long-term health issues, even going on your phone could cause long-term problems