The Science of Cancer

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one in eight adults aged between 20 to 40 worldwide,[1] and one in three adults between ages 40 and 59.

Chewing tobacco and snuff don’t carry all of the same risks as cigarettes, but they still significantly increase the risk of several types of cancer.

Brushing your teeth twice a day keeps plaque and bacteria in check, which can help prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.

Excessive exposure to the UV rays in sunlight is a known melanoma risk, but that risk increases significantly inside a tanning bed.