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06/05/2026

Gen Z is obsessed with despite warnings about .

A new survey found that only 25% of Gen Z adults are concerned about developing skin cancer in their lifetime, and 20% said getting a tan is more important than preventing skin cancer.

Despite knowing the risks of tanning beds and tanning in the sun, Influencers who encourage maximizing tanning thrive on social media. For many young adults, the appeal of looking tan outweighs concerns about long-term health.

A dermatologist noted that tanning beds are "in the same cancer-causing category as asbestos and plutonium," and using them before age 35 increases the risk of by 75%.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable. Protect your skin by limiting intense UV exposure, wearing SPF 30+ sunscreen, using protective clothing, and getting regular skin cancer checks.

Dermatologists are flummoxed.

05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

Can GLP-1 weight loss drugs help cancer patients?

A new study to be presented at a cancer conference later this week suggests medications may help slow the progression of certain -related cancers, including breast, colon, liver, and lung cancer.

That’s good news — but we don't know how long patients need to stay on these drugs to see those benefits That matters because many people stop taking medications within a year due to side effects like nausea and diarrhea, and we're sure that is not long enough to benefit their health. The researchers need to publish their findings so we'll know more.

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may slow the spread of certain obesity-related cancers."GLP-1 receptor agonist

05/16/2026

Men over 50 want to know: Should we get PSA screenings for prostate cancer? And if so, how often?

Prostate cancer is common in men over 50, but is not usually deadly. PSA screenings can help diagnose cancer earlier, but can also result in treating small, slow-growing cancers that will never be deadly. Unfortunately, the treatment has numerous side effects that can be distressing.

This recently updated article can help you decide what's best for you, and if you have questions, you can ask your doctor with a better idea of the risks and benefits of PSA screening.

PSA screening detects prostate cancer early but often causes false alarms & unneeded treatment with harmful complications. Learn if it is a good idea for you.

05/07/2026

**ng increases the risk of .

E-ci******es were originally marketed as a safer alternative to traditional ci******es, but v**e aerosols can contain harmful substances including heavy metals, benzene, and chemicals linked to lung damage. The ni****ne in e-ci******es keeps people addicted.

Studies have linked va**ng to DNA damage, inflammation, and cellular changes associated with cancer. Experts warn that va**ng may increase risks for lung, oral, and throat cancers. Cancer is especially likely for those who both smoke and v**e.

Kids and their parents often think va**ng is not very risky. According to federal surveys, millions of middle and high school students reported using e-ci******es in the last month, and many become addicted to to***co.

Va**ng rarely helps people stop smoking completely. Quitting is the best way to protect your health.

A research review links va**ng to lung cancer. As an oncologist, here’s what I tell people when they ask me about v**es and cancer risk.

04/28/2026

Formula 1’s decision to advertise is actively exposing young racing fans to ni****ne promotions. These sponsorships heavily influence young kids and teens who idolize the sport.

Ni****ne and to***co products should never be advertised in ways that encourage youth to adopt a habit that results in a lifetime of ni****ne or to***co addiction.

As a partner with the Campaign for To***co Free Kids, we call on to .

04/27/2026

Do you ask for health or medical advice?

A new study found that nearly 50% of responses from popular AI chatbots to health questions were problematic, including fabricated citations and advice that could be deadly if followed.

Researchers found some chatbots confidently recommended unproven alternative treatments, in some cases "hallucinating" evidence that did not exist.

As more people turn to AI for health information, experts warn that a confident-sounding chatbot is not to be trusted. Sometimes it is right and sometimes it is completely wrong, or it can be anything in between.

When sounds credible, it can put at risk.

Nearly half of chatbot answers to medical questions deemed 'problematic' in study

04/15/2026

is delaying the approval of new uses for toxic "forever chemicals" ( ), but not because of scientific or medical concerns. This pause is because of political pressure.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is reportedly sitting on dozens of PFAS chemical approvals. Sources indicate this hesitation is not driven by scientific evidence, but by pressure from the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement and fears of political backlash in the midterm elections.

PFAS can cause cancer, disrupt hormones, developmental problems, and long-term health problems. EPA was planning to approve these chemicals this year despite those risks, but the agency would rather DELAY those decisions until after the election. Meanwhile, we'll all be safer -- but only temporarily.

In an exception to his blitz on other regulations, EPA chief Lee Zeldin is delaying approval for forever chemicals over fears of angering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s movement.

04/14/2026

FDA approved a new use for a (Radiesse) in the décolletage area—the upper chest above the breast—despite concerns that it could interfere with screening.

This use is intended to reduce wrinkles caused by sun exposure—a cosmetic benefit. But experts warned that the filler could migrate into the breast area, obscuring small cancer tumors and delaying detection and treatment.

The FDA has approved this use anyway.

Should a cosmetic treatment be approved if it compromises cancer detection?
FDA’s decision raises the question: Is FDA's Center for Devices a public health agency or a cosmetics company?

REUS, Spain -- Patients with metabolic syndrome were 70% more likely than a control group to have resolution of the syndrome after a year of following a Mediterranean diet enriched with nuts, investig

04/10/2026

Where do health nonprofits get their major contributions?

It's often from pharmaceutical companies–but that info isn't always public.

Hear NCHR's/CPTF’s President, Dr. Diana Zuckerman, talk about how nonprofit organizations are no longer proudly reporting their pharma money due to concerns that they will be criticized for bias due to those financial ties.