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plastic is used for food packaging increases the risk of breast cancer research reveals

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plastic is used for food packaging increases the risk of breast cancer research reveals

Nowadays every food item in the market is wrapped in plastic. Most of the food items come in plastic packaging which you can comfortably heat and eat. But do you know that this bad habit of yours can make you seriously ill. To stop this, you should take some special steps. According to a research published in ‘Frontiers of Toxicology’, everyday used items like plastic and cardboard pose health risks in many ways. 80 percent plastic packaging Nowadays, most of the things we eat contain 80 percent plastic packaging in…

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Why are women getting breast cancer at a young age? Know the reasons from experts

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Why are women getting breast cancer at a young age? Know the reasons from experts

Breast cancer is usually considered a disease of older women, but now younger women are also getting affected by it. This is a matter of serious concern, because earlier breast cancer was associated with women above 50 years of age. So why are women getting breast cancer at a younger age? Let’s know the reasons from experts.. Genetic factorsA major cause of breast cancer is genetic. If someone in your family has had breast cancer, then you may also be at risk. Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes increase…

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Breastfeeding Week: Does not breastfeeding increase the risk of breast cancer?

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Breastfeeding Week: Does not breastfeeding increase the risk of breast cancer?

Breastfeeding is not only beneficial for the child but also for the mother. But have you ever wondered that if a mother does not breastfeed her child, can it increase her risk of breast cancer? Recently, many researches have confirmed that breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer in mothers.  What does research say?Various research has found that breastfeeding mothers have a lower risk of breast cancer. A study by the University of North Carolina states that breastfeeding causes hormonal changes, which prevent cancer cells from growing.  Breastfeeding and hormonal…

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Several Women Unaware Of Breast Density A Dangerous Risk Factor Of Breast Cancer

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Several Women Unaware Of Breast Density A Dangerous Risk Factor Of Breast Cancer

Breast Density: Most women are unaware that the density of the breast can also increase the risk of breast cancer to a great extent. The peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, questioned whether women undergoing the mammography screening process know whether or not they are at risk of cancer from breast density. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women after skin cancer. About 2,64,000 women and 2400 men are treated for breast…

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