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Let’s Talk Sunscreen: Why are influencers crazy for Korean SPF?
09.08.2025
Skincare and beauty influencers are TikTok have raved about Beauty of Joseon sunscreen and other Korean and European brands for their effectiveness…
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Nevada State University to Become a Tobacco-Free Campus This Fall
09.03.2025
On Monday, August 25, the first day of the fall semester, Nevada State University joined more than 2,100 colleges and universities nationwide—…
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A Rising Threat: Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer on the Rise Worldwide
09.03.2025
Colorectal cancer has long been considered a disease of older adults. But new research shows that younger generations are facing a very different…
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The Hidden Cost of Cancer Innovation
09.03.2025
New cancer therapies are saving lives—but they are also leaving lasting financial scars. A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer…
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Seven Honored with Summit Awards For Commitment to Reducing Cancer in Nevada
08.29.2025
Six individuals and one organization were honored Wednesday, Aug. 27 by the Nevada Cancer Coalition for their dedidcation to reducing the burden of…
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Reducing PFAS Exposure in Nevada: Local, State, and Federal Policy Solutions
08.21.2025
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of human-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s in countless consumer and…
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Making Cities Healthier: How Walkable Neighborhoods Can Help Prevent Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
08.13.2025
Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods feel more inviting for a stroll than others? Walkability—how friendly an area is for walking—has…
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How Pairing Mammograms with Lung Cancer Screening Could Save More Women’s Lives
08.04.2025
When you think about cancer screening for women, mammograms likely come to mind first. After all, breast cancer awareness campaigns and regular…
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Game Theory Explains Why Reasonable Parents Make Vaccine Choices That Fuel Outbreaks
07.30.2025
Y. Tony Yang, George Washington University and Avi Dor, George Washington University When outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as…
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How Proposed Changes to the USPSTF Could Threaten Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
07.28.2025
In the weeks following the Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood, the U.S. health policy and medical communities are ringing alarm bells…