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Eating Healthy Can Extend Life by a Decade—and Also Lower Cancer Risk

A young adult who switches from a typical Western diet to a plant-based eating pattern—one that also lowers risk of the most common cancers, packed with whole grains, legumes, and plant foods, and less red and processed meat—can add more than a decade to their life, finds a new study. Continue Reading »

One Action You can Take to Start Lowering Cancer Risk and Live Healthier as a Survivor

Changing habits can be challenging and list of health resolutions can soon become overwhelming. Hear from the experts who ask to start with just one action that you can take to start lowering the risk of cancer and/or live healthier as a survivor.  Continue Reading »

Is there a Place for Processed Foods in a Diet to Reduce Cancer Risk?

Almost all food is processed in some way, when you include cooking and chopping. But when it comes to processed foods, the real debate is about commercially processed foods, specifically those that are more highly processed—often called “ultra-processed” foods. 
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Dispelling the 3 Most Common Cancer and Diet Myths

Here are some of the common myths explained for those who may otherwise be burdened with a constant barrage of confusing health messages.
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Meet Paul Spagnuolo, PhD

With a background in food science and drug delivery, AICR grantee Paul Spagnuolo is intrigued by what’s in our foods that not only taste great but also hold cancer-fighting potential. Recently he’s focused on avocados as a weapon against leukemia. 
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