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Fact Blast: The Importance of Dental Hygiene

Fact Blast: The Importance of Dental Hygiene

Verdict Fact Blast: The Importance of Dental Hygiene Skipping out on your daily routine of flossing and brushing could be detrimental to your health. Scientists in Sweden have found that poor dental hygiene may increase your risk of dying from cancer. In a 24-year period, study participants who had the highest levels of dental plaque... Read More »

Alcohol Consumption: Increased Risk of Cancer

Alcohol Consumption: Increased Risk of Cancer

Alcohol: Increased Risk of Cancer Research presented from the University of Minnesota has revealed a new possible ‘culprit’ in the link between alcohol and cancer risk. Results were released last month at the American Chemical Society’s meeting in Philadelphia. Silvia Balbo, who led the study, explained that one... Read More »

Does Eating Too Much Red Meat Cause Cancer?

Does Eating Too Much Red Meat Cause Cancer?

Study: By following close to 500,000 U.S adults for 9 years, the researchers of a large randomized controlled study uncover the results of eating excessive amounts of red meat. Claim: A diet rich in red meat may increase the risk of certain types of kidney cancer. Verdict: “Researchers found that middle-aged adults who ate... Read More »