Tag: Cancer Prevention
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ADA Backs PREVENT HPV Cancers Act to Expand Vaccination and Prevention Through Dentistry
ADA Supports a Bipartisan Path to Prevent HPV-Related Cancers The American Dental Association (ADA) has united behind the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, a bipartisan legislative proposal designed to expand vaccination and broader cancer prevention efforts. By endorsing this act, the ADA signals its commitment to a comprehensive public health strategy that includes oral health professionals…
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ADA backs PREVENT HPV Cancers Act to expand vaccination and prevention
ADA Endorses Bipartisan STEP Toward HPV Cancer Prevention The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced its strong support for the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, a bipartisan bill designed to broaden public awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and strengthen prevention efforts. In a move that signals expanding the dental field’s role in overall health, the…
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India Faces a Grim Forecast: Cancer Cases Could Reach 2 Million by 2040
Overview: A Growing Challenge India is projected to become the country with the third-highest cancer prevalence globally, after China and the United States. A recent briefing by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, shed light on alarming trajectory estimates that could see India tally roughly 2 million cancer cases by…
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ADA Backs PREVENT HPV Cancers Act to Expand Vaccination and Prevention
ADA Endorses Bipartisan Push for HPV Cancer Prevention The American Dental Association (ADA) has thrown its full support behind the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, a bipartisan legislative effort designed to boost public awareness of HPV-related cancers and expand vaccination and prevention efforts. In a move underscored by public health and dental care perspectives, the ADA…
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DAA Therapy: Persistent HCC Risk in HIV-HCV Coinfection Explained
Understanding the Context: HIV, HCV, and HCC Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection pose unique health challenges. In the past decade, direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) transformed HCV treatment, offering high cure rates and improved liver outcomes. However, even after what appears to be a sustained virologic response or cure, researchers have…
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Launches Global-First $50-Million Early Detection Research Initiative
Ontario’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Announces a Pioneering $50-Million Initiative The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto has unveiled a bold new commitment to transforming cancer outcomes through early detection. In a move described by organizers as the largest program of its kind globally, the center is launching a $50-million research initiative aimed at identifying…
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Can an Alkaline Diet Prevent Cancer? What It Can Influence and What It Cannot
What the Alkaline Diet Claims Really Center On The alkaline diet has gained popularity with a simple premise: eating plenty of fruits and vegetables while limiting meat, dairy, and processed foods can shift the body’s environment in favorable ways. Proponents say this shift reduces cancer risk and improves overall health. But the science asks a…
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Can an Alkaline Diet Prevent Cancer? What It Really Does
Understanding the Alkaline Diet and its Claims The alkaline diet is popular for its emphasis on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains while limiting red meat, processed foods, and added sugars. Proponents argue that since certain foods leave an alkaline residue after digestion, they can influence blood pH and, by extension, cancer risk. However, the…
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Can an Alkaline Diet Really Prevent Cancer? What It Can and Can’t Do
Introduction: The Alkaline Diet and Its Cancer Claims The term “alkaline diet” often sparks questions about cancer prevention. Proponents argue that choosing fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes while limiting red meat and processed foods can create a more alkaline body environment that wards off cancer. Critics and scientists, however, emphasize that the body tightly regulates…
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How Olive Oil May Help Suppress Breast Cancer Risk: What the Research Says
Understanding the Link Between Olive Oil and Breast Cancer Risk Countless studies point to a potential link between regular olive oil consumption—especially extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)—and a lower risk of developing breast cancer. It’s important to note that olive oil is not a cure or a treatment. Rather, when used as part of a healthy…