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GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with a 41% lower overall risk of obesity-related cancers in a retrospective cohort of more than 229,000 non-diabetic patients with obesity, with the largest risk reductions observed in endometrial, pancreatic, colorectal, and multiple myeloma.

A randomized phase II trial in 240 premenopausal women evaluated whether low-dose (Z)-endoxifen could reduce mammographic breast density with improved tolerability compared with standard tamoxifen prevention regimens.

Many adults remain unaware that processed meat is linked to colorectal cancer, highlighting the need for clearer communication around diet, risk magnitude, and screening.

“We show that following the guidelines as a whole benefits public health — a sustainable Nordic diet benefits public health and the climate.” — Christina Dahm, Associate Professor, Aarhus University

“Given that studies project cases will increase by 38-54% and deaths by 68-71% by 2050, prevention through lifestyle modification becomes critically important.” – Amy Bremner, MD

Cancer incidence rates increased for several cancer types in many of the countries studied; however, other than colorectal cancer, these increases occurred in both younger and older adults.