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Drinking alcohol increases your risk of cancer. Learn 12 ways to reduce your intake.
With last week marking the end of Dry July, the temptation is to pick up a drink and celebrate, but it’s important not to fall back into old habits. Limiting your alcohol intake or, better still, avoiding it altogether reduces your risk of cancer. Why should I continue limiting my alcohol intake? Alcohol consumption is […]
It’s no secret that most Aussies enjoy a drink. In fact, we come in at 10th on the list of countries that consume the most alcohol. Perhaps because alcohol is such a big part of everyday life in Australia, we often forget alcohol is a drug – and one that significantly increases the risk of […]
‘We Can. I Can.’ Help prevent 1 in 3 cancers by living a healthy lifestyle This World Cancer Day, Saturday 4 February 2017, Cancer Council NSW is encouraging everyone across NSW to do their part in reducing the global impact of cancer. 1 in 3 cases of cancer could be prevented with […]
Thanks to successful public health campaigns, most Australians know about the harms of overexposure to UV radiation and smoking. Each year, thousands of cases of skin cancer are prevented because people are more sun-smart, and smoking incidence keeps decreasing – all enormous steps on the journey to beat cancer. Low awareness of lifestyle risks beyond […]
August is National Tradies Health Month and Cancer Council NSW are encouraging tradies to have a crack at a healthier lifestyle and reduce their cancer risk. One third of cancers are preventable by maintaining a healthy diet and weight, using effective sun protection, reducing alcohol consumption and not smoking. With a reputation for revamping leftovers […]
Two research teams from the University of Newcastle have received over $4.4 million in funding to support their ground-breaking work. Cancer Council NSW awards these prestigious program grants, which run over 5 years, to the most outstanding researchers in the state with a track record of excellence. One grant has gone to Laureate Professor Rob […]