The environment around us can be both beautiful and harmful. There are toxins and other dangers that expose you to the risk of being diagnosed with cancer. Learn more about our environment and what it can mean for your cancer journey.
In a midwestern town, thousands of people who lived and worked near the medical medical device sterilization company Sterigenics experienced daily exposure to cancer-causing rates of ethylene oxide. Years later, the community is finally seeking justice.
All plastic products shed “microplastics” — minute particles that are infiltrating the water we drink, the air we breathe and even our own bodies. Research into the effects of microplastics is still young, but signs point to potentially devastating long-term impacts on the environment and human health.
Creating a single test to detect multiple cancer types is one goal of President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative, but how close are we to making this dream a reality?
For decades, industrial and manufacturing waste was dumped into the Grand Calumet River, turning the natural wilderness of the Calumet region into a polluted wasteland. But recent cleanup efforts aim to restore the river and surrounding region to a place of beauty once again.
Planes, trains and automobiles are getting the “going green” treatment, showing promise for the future of healthier travel.
Dermatologist Dr. Min Deng explains the importance of sunscreen as we approach the summer months, and how “Safe Sun Week” reminds people to protect their skin while beating the heat at the beach.
Due to inaccessible equipment and inadequate training, cancer screening and care can feel more like a barrier than a benefit for people with disabilities.
Photoinitiators are used in a variety of everyday objects—including medical instruments. A new study reveals how exposure to certain types of this chemical may pose a cancer risk.
PFAS are found in everyday products from makeup to food packaging and may increase cancer risk, but the U.S. has fallen short when it comes to protecting consumers from these “forever chemicals.”
A common medication used to treat acid reflux was taken off the market two years ago, but its health hazards—including cancer risk—are ongoing.
India is a country of high cancer mortality rates and limited accessible resources, where many travel miles and miles to expensive cities for late-stage treatment, becoming houseless in the process. Wanting to help, one government official offered up his state house. Now, it’s a beacon of hope for cancer patients.
The US is the top oil producer in the world, but emerging research is finding that a push for profit may come at the expense of citizens’ health.
U.S. military bases across the Middle East are partaking in open air burn pits to cheaply destroy unwanted items. In the process, some soldiers are paying a deadly price.
A house is a sanctuary, but the materials used to create your home may be impacting your wellbeing. We deconstruct the toxins you can avoid to create a safer – and healthier – abode.
By now, we are well aware of the destruction that climate change can inflict upon our planet. But what about its detrimental effects on cancer risk, survival and the ability to get the care you need?
The health effects of the twin towers tragedy are only just recently being understood well.
The fast-paced shift to WFH due to the pandemic can be especially difficult for cancer warriors and thrivers for a myriad of reasons. But it also opens a new door to employers meeting your needs.
Cancer clusters are difficult to confirm for many reasons, but once a cluster is identified, what comes next?
Environmentalist and Plastic Patrol founder Lizzie Carr found activism through one unusual journey: her treatment for cancer.
More than 50 years after the Vietnam War, U.S. herbicide warfare programs have been associated with numerous health risks in veterans and civilians.
Hidden dangers in familiar occupations might be leading workers toward a deadly cancer diagnosis.
For years, agrochemical company Monsanto has been hiding the truth about the cancer-causing herbicide glyphosate, but recent lawsuits have brought the truth to light.
As cosmetics companies thrive on dramatic marketing claims and false advertising, how do consumers know what to trust?
Hawaii’s controversial sunscreen ban means a healthier ocean for both human and marine life, but some doctors worry new restrictions could lead to higher incidences of skin cancer.
The 2018 wildfire season was reportedly the deadliest one yet, but survivors aren’t in the clear.
Unprecedented levels of lead toxicity in Chicago’s water supply can lead to numerous health ailments, including cancer.
Industrial hemp provides an all-natural, chemical-free alternative to countless materials. Could it help build a more cancer-free future?
Even naturally occurring asbestos can pose a health risk to unsuspecting populations. We explore what can be done to stay safe. The risks of commercial asbestos are well-known, but new research shows natural asbestos deposits could be just as dangerous.
Lake Michigan is one of the world’s most abundant and most precious natural resources. But two hexavalent chromium spills in Indiana threaten the very livelihood of the Great Lake.
