Blog Posts: Cancer prevention

Research highlights the lack of effectiveness and safety concerns associated with the use of supplements for lung cancer prevention.

Over the years, the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events, dementia, and cancer has emerged as a topic of conversation and debate. Do claims of aspirin’s preventative powers hold true? The current evidence doesn’t show much promise.

From fever reduction to pain relief, many of us use aspirin as a way to treat common conditions or illnesses that occur in our daily lives. But does the research support its use for cancer prevention?

There are many claims out there about the health benefits of dietary supplements, but not all claims are backed by evidence. Talk to your health care provider about which supplements may be beneficial to you.

Exercise can have benefits for women who have gone through breast cancer treatment. But can it prevent breast cancer’s return? Unfortunately, the jury is still out.

Selenium has been touted to have anti-cancer properties, but new research suggests that selenium supplements may be too much of a good thing.

Eating healthy food is the key to living well and avoiding disease - including cancer. What should you put on your plate - and what should you avoid?

Want to reduce your risk of cancer? Exercise regularly. Mounting research evidence connects a sedentary lifestyle to serious health issues, including cancer.

Taking steps to reduce your risk of cancer? Eat well and exercise regularly. But what about dietary supplements, do they help? Find out what the research says!

How to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Evidence-based insights about preventing and detecting melanoma from McMaster University.

Alcohol and cancer: research evidence links drinking alcohol to increased cancer risk. What are the recommended guidelines?

Research reiterates what you may already know about reducing your risk of cancer. It's worth confirming again. Your life could depend on it!