Tackling popular news stories related to cancer prevention and screening, Cancer News in Context tames the hype with a big-picture outlook and important take home messages.
Physical Activity Lowers Cancer Risk – More People Should Probably Know That
A new study has found that a large majority of the public may be unaware that lack of physical activity can increase the risk of cancer. The study, out of Washington University in St. Louis and published Wednesday in the Journal of Health Communication, included a diverse sample of participants who were asked to list […]
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Our Top Posts: Winter into Spring 2018
Even in today's frenetic media landscape, health news can still grab the headlines. It is a real testament to the priority we place on good health and well being - how important they can be not only to ourselves but also to our family, friends, and communities. In the first part of 2018, we posted pieces on a wide variety of […]
Celebrate National Women’s Health Week With These Five Easy Tips
Time is hard to come by. If you’re a woman in today’s world, that’s more than likely one of the constants in your life. Between work, home, school, and family obligations, the days just fill themselves, leaving little extra. And, though that time-crunch is certainly evident to you – and those around you – federal data […]
HPV Vaccine Prevents Cervical Pre-Cancer – New Report
By Hank DartAn important new report further confirms that the HPV vaccine is both safe and extremely effective at preventing cervical pre-cancers that could develop into cervical cancer.The report, published Wednesday in the Cochrane Library, reviewed the results of 26 HPV vaccine clinical trials that included over 73,000 girls and women ages 15 - 45 […]
Getting Started with Mindful Weight Loss
Stop. Read this. Now read this slowly. S l o w l y. Now take a slow deep breath in and count “one.” Take a slow breath out and count “two.” Now repeat that three times. S l o w l y.You’ve just had a mindful moment. It’s a real rarity in today’s busy, smartphone-obsessed […]
10 Easy Ways to Be More Active on This ‘World Physical Activity Day’
It’s World Physical Activity Day – a great reminder that there really is nothing quite like regular activity when it comes to both individual and population health. Among other benefits, physical activity helps prevent many serious diseases – from stroke to diabetes to cancer – and also improves quality of life and boosts mental mood. […]
Spring Ahead: 5 Reasons Spring is a Great Time to Work on Your Health Goals
On top of all the other wonderful things about spring, it can also be a great time to work on improving your health. Don’t groan. While working on your health goals may not be as fun as watching spring training or walking through a blossom-filled park, your health is important. Very important. And not only […]
Short Take: Calories Matter in Weight Loss, Despite Some Recent Headlines
A recently published clinical trial out of Stanford University found that high-quality low-fat and high-quality low-carbohydrate diets could be equally effective for weight loss.It was a positive finding from a well-designed study.Many news headlines about the study, however, focused on something else entirely: that calories don't matter for weight loss. Some examples:The problem is: The […]
New Diet Study Finds “Ultra-Processed” Foods May Be Linked to Cancer Risk
by Hank DartA new study out of France highlights another possible reason to avoid eating too many highly processed foods: They may increase the risk of cancer.The paper, published yesterday in the British Medical Journal, followed close to 105,000 adults for an average of 5 years. Along the way, participants were asked to regularly report their […]
In Practice: What I Learned from Weighing Myself (Almost) Every Day
by Hank DartIn my many years of writing about and promoting healthy behaviors, I’m happy to say that I’ve at least tried to put into practice just about everything I’ve espoused. Of course, like many people, my success at doing so can be uneven. Some behaviors I do pretty well with - like exercise, olive […]
Protect Your Children with the HPV Vaccine
by Dr. Lindsay KurokiParents grow up wanting their kids to be healthy and happy. And taking control of your child’s health may be easier than you think with evolving research. We know that with healthy eating, encouraging exercise, staying safe in the sun, and getting scheduled vaccinations your child is on the right path to […]