In a review of data from the National Health Interview Survey, researchers identified the relationship between short and long sleep durations and diabetes in cancer survivors.
A prospective cohort study from Denmark investigated the link between maternal hormonal contraception use before — more than 3 months and within 3 months — and during pregnancy and risk of leukemia in their children.
A prospective analysis of diets before and after diagnosis revealed dietary habits among patients with colorectal cancer that may help prolong survival.
Trends are showing a decline in number of smokers and lung cancer mortality rate; however, simulation models show that the number of smokers and lung cancer-related deaths will still be high for 2015 to 2065.
A review of data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System revealed that e-cigarette use among adult smokers has declined, but among nonsmokers 18 to 24 years old, use has increased in the same period.
An analysis of results from the NHS and the HPFS showed that regular use of aspirin — standard-dose 325-mg tablets — reduced hepacellular carcinoma in a dose-dependent manner.
Wearable activity monitors offer oncology care teams an unbiased glimpse into patients’ health behaviors and improved reports on performance status.
The use of tanning beds and/or booths and their availability in gyms may increase the frequency of indoor tanning for physically active adults, a combination that further exacerbates their risk for melanoma.
Screening practices and smoking habits are expected to have a significant impact on mortality rates for lung cancer and breast cancer among women in high-income countries.
A cross-sectional study investigated the other skin cancer prevention habits of people who use sunless tanning to reduce their UV exposure.
