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  2. Jun 9, 2022

Fish Intake Linked to Skin Cancer

Higher total fish intake was associated with higher risk for skin cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Causes & Control. Researchers looked at 491,367 participants’ data from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study and found that higher intakes of total fish, tuna, and non-fried fish were positively associated with skin cancer. Go here to read more about the dangers of fish consumption.

References

Li Y, Liao LM, Sinha R, et al. Fish intake and risk of melanoma in the NIH‑AARP diet and health study. Cancer Causes Control. Published online June 9, 2022. doi:10.1007/s10552-022-01588-5

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