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While many factors that determine your likelihood of developing cancer, like age, cannot be controlled, you can help prevent cancer by learning your family’s medical history and living a healthy lifestyle. (Photo: Penn State)

Family Ties

Reduce the Likelihood of Developing Cancer There are many factors that determine your likelihood of developing cancer, including age, genetic predisposition and lifestyle. Some factors, like age, cannot be controlled, so experts recommend learning as much as possible about your

The protective effects were only found in fresh fruits and vegetables. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Breathe Easy

Apples, Tomatoes May Help Repair Lungs A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found the natural decline in lung function over a 10-year period was slower among former smokers with a diet high in tomatoes and fruits, especially apples, suggesting certain

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. It is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Each year it is estimated that over 252,710 women in the U.S,nited States will be diagnosed and more than 40,500 will die. (Image: KCHA)

Breast Cancer Awareness

Fight Breast Cancer with Good Nutrition Can what you eat prevent breast cancer? October is breast cancer awareness month. The National Breast Cancer Foundation created the annual campaign to raise awareness of this devastating disease. All month it encourages individuals to host

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