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Artificial sweeteners don't provide nutritional benefits, but they can be a useful alternative to added sugar for some people. Learn more: 🧵 3/3 https://t.co/ZiUWvxIAdp

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Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, from diet sodas and sugar-free gum to the sweetener in your morning coffee. But are they good for your health? 🧵 1/3

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Aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, has been studied for a potential link to cancer risk. While research is ongoing, current evidence does not show that aspartame definitively increases cancer risk in humans. 🧵 2/3

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Antonietta Recupido remembers when her sister, Milvia, was diagnosed with lung cancer. At just 39 years old—and a non-smoker—Milvia was otherwise healthy, despite her persistent symptoms like losing her voice. Instead of ignoring those symptoms, she got checked. 🧵 1/3

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Antonietta is grateful she did, because it gave them more time together after her diagnosis, before her death. Now, Antonietta never hesitates to see a doctor when something feels off because her sister taught her that paying attention to your health matters. 🧵 2/3

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Drop the razor. Skip the shave. Join the movement: 🧵2/2  https://t.co/jraDEOUM37

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Don’t grow alone this #NoShaveNovember—join the @preventcancer team and rally your family and friends to donate for cancer prevention and early detection. 🧡  🧵 1/2

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You can reduce your risk by getting routine cancer screenings, avoiding tobacco products, staying physically active and eating a healthy diet. Learn more about how you can protect your health: 🧵 2/2 https://t.co/p2sfcyjBsk

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Many factors can contribute to our body weight—and some are out of our control. But reaching a weight that supports your health can help reduce your overall cancer risk. 🧵1/2

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President Biden has been a longtime advocate of cancer prevention and early detection. Here’s what you need to know about prostate cancer: 🧵 3/3 https://t.co/Ck8N2T4JlH

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Yesterday, former president @JoeBiden announced that he is limiting some of his upcoming public engagements as he manages the effects of his prostate cancer on his day-to-day life. 🧵 1/3

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Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer in 2025 and is being treated with radiation and hormone therapy. 🧵 2/3

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Here are the key facts about cigars you should know: 🧵 3/3  https://t.co/zocFoOy300

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Cigar or cigarette? Neither is good for your health—avoiding all tobacco products is the safest choice. 🧵1/3

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Cigar smoke contains many of the same toxic chemicals found in cigarette smoke, and the risks are just as serious. Regular cigar smoking is directly linked to several cancers, especially lung and oral cancers. 🧵 2/3

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That’s why keeping up with routine cancer screenings is so critical. Screening can catch cancer early, sometimes even before signs or symptoms appear. Learn more: 🧵 3/3 https://t.co/RKnhLp8WzR

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Did you know? Only 5%-10% of cancers are hereditary. That means most people diagnosed with cancer don’t have a family history of the disease. 🧵 1/3

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Everyone’s cancer risk is unique, and knowing your family health history is an important piece of the puzzle—but it’s only one part of your overall risk. 🧵 2/3

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but this fight isn't over.
Know your risk, talk to your doctor abt screening, & step into the ring w/ us: https://t.co/WAv42WSVvA

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