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Reach for the Olive Oil

Using olive oil instead of mayo, margarine, butter, or other dairy fats led to an 8 to 34 percent lower risk of death from all causes. >

HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer in Men

Human papilloma viruses are behind rising rates of oropharyngeal cancer in men. HPV vaccines could prevent most cases. >

Cancer Treatment Gets a Boost from Fiber

Cancer patients receiving immunotherapy who ate diets high in fiber had much better outcomes than did those consuming less fiber. >

Supplements Aren't Cancer Treatments

Taking nutritional supplements to try to treat cancer or prevent a recurrence is not good medicine. And they may interfere with treatments. >

Cancer Patients Who Keep Marijuana Use a Secret

Some cancer patients use pot to ease symptoms, but many don’t tell their doctors about it -- even though It can interfere with treatment. >

What an HPV “Infodemic” Teaches Us About Vaccine Disinformation

Misinformation's power comes from the fact that it is so often fear-based, making it more attention-grabbing than neutral, fact-based info. >

Green Cleaning That Makes a Difference

Common household cleaning products expose users to toxic chemicals. Domestic workers are especially at risk. Safer substitutes are possible. >

Even Bigger Benefits from Vitamin C

Vitamin C, with its anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting powers, is even more crucial to health than we've thought. Here's why. >

The Heart Failure-Cancer Connection

Cancer treatment can weaken the heart, but now it appears the reverse is also true: heart failure raises the risk of certain cancers. >

More Than Just a Pick-Me-Up

Drinking all types of coffee (yes, even decaf!) can reduce your risk of liver disease. However, fresh roasted may offer extra benefits. >

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