Tag: National Cancer Institute
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Princeton University student awarded grant to join childhood cancer research project
Although it’s the leading cause of death for children under 19, according to the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer research only receives 4% of funding from the federal cancer budget. In order to continue the search for a cure, Northwestern Mutual, through its foundation, is supporting the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers through Alex’s…
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Health Matters 7/10: Understanding Role of Weight and Nutrition in Cancer
By Mehreen Husain, M.S., R.D.N., C.S.O. Did you know that, according to the American Cancer Society, excess body weight is thought to be responsible for about 11% of cancers in women and about 5% of cancers in men? Moreover, researchers believe that extra weight may also increase the risk for cancer reoccurrence. That is why…
