NEWSCENTER FIVE. ALL RIGHT. SHARMAN, VERY INTERESTING. THANK YOU FOR THAT. WE TURN TO FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH NOW AND TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CANCER RISK. THERE IS NEW EVIDENCE THAT LINKS THE CHOICES THAT WE MAKE TO AT LEAST 40% OF NEW CANCER CASES AMONG AMERICANS 30 AND OLDER. THAT IS A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF PEOPLE, 40%. DOCTOR TODD MILLER IS WITH US RIGHT NOW. DEPUTY CHAIR OF MEDICINE AT SOUTH SHORE HEALTH. THAT THAT JUST THAT NUMBER GETS MY ATTENTION. SO IT’S IT’S EASIER RIGHT TO TO BLAME...

Nearly half of cancer deaths and 4 of 10 cases of cancer are linked to a person’s lifestyle, a new study says. Cigarette smoking remains the biggest cancer risk, contributing to 30% of cancer deaths and 20% of cancer cases, results show. But excess body weight, drinking, lack of exercise, diet and skipping cancer-preventing vaccinations also increase a person’s risk of developing or dying from cancer, researchers said. For the study, researchers analyzed nationwide data on cancer for 2019 and its risk factors to estimate the number of cases and...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a staggering 50% of cancer fatalities are attributable to just six lifestyle factors. The American Cancer Society’s latest findings indicate that a significant 40% of cancer incidences and 50% of cancer-related deaths can be traced back to modifiable habits. While these six factors are the primary concerns, other elements such as secondhand smoke, red meat consumption, HPV from unprotected sex, and insufficient calcium intake also contribute to cancer statistics, albeit to a lesser extent.