Myths, misinformation and mixed messages have complicated the fight against cancer. For decades, AICR (American Institute for Cancer Research) has stayed true to its mission of raising awareness on evidence based information about the impact of diet and lifestyle factors on cancer. Continue Reading »
ReCharge for Survivors
Cancer Prevention Recommendations Reduce Mortality From Other Diseases Too
Maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active and following a healthy diet can do more than just lower your cancer risk…it can protect against several other health-risks! Continue Reading »
Research Updates
AICR Grant Program – A Critical Driver of Progress in Cancer Research
It is that time of the year again when AICR’s grant review panelists from across the country meet to evaluate research proposals for funding. The committee will select new research projects for 2023 that address the effects of lifestyle choices on cancer risk and outcomes. Continue Reading »
Forty Years of Recommendations to Reduce Cancer Risk
In 2018, AICR published a set of new recommendations to reduce cancer risk. These recommendations are remarkably consistent with the previously published cancer prevention recommendations. Continue Reading »
No single food can protect you against cancer by itself. But research shows that a diet filled with a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and other plant foods helps lower risk for many cancers.
