MAY 2021

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Study: Sugary Beverages May Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Young Women

Drinking sugar-sweetened sodas and other beverages may increase the risk of younger women developing colorectal cancer, suggests a new study. The study may help explain the recent rise of colorectal cancer among younger men and women. Continue Reading »

AICR Pushes Forward with Grant Program, Despite COVID-19 Challenges

AICR has awarded over $1M in scientific research grants to seven researchers. Insights from these studies will advance our understanding of how lifestyle factors impact cancer risk and outcomes. Learn more about our 2021 grantees. Continue Reading »

 

U.S. Adults Falling Short Of Meeting Cancer Prevention Recommendations

A new study finds that over half of U.S. adults do not meet several of AICR's Cancer Prevention Recommendations related to diet. Adults who have overweight are less likely to follow the recommendations compared to people with normal weight. Continue Reading »

 

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The Continuous Update Project (CUP) is an ongoing program that analyzes global research on how diet, nutrition and physical activity affect cancer risk and survival.

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AICR Grant Program

May is National Cancer Research Month. Listen to Dr. Jennifer Ligibel of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute discuss the impact that AICR grants have had on both grantees and the scientific community at large.

 

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