Cancer in young adults is on the rise—but it doesn’t have to be your story. Dr. Mark Hyman unpacks the surprising link between your everyday habits—like diet and toxin exposure—and cancer risk. Learn how inflammation and ultra-processed foods are fueling this crisis, and discover simple changes to protect your health. From screenings to cancer-fighting foods, this episode offers powerful tools to safeguard your health.

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0:00 - Why Are Cancer Rates Rising in Young People?

1:06 - The Types of Cancer on the Rise and What’s Driving Them

2:30 - Shocking Cancer Trends: Stats You Need to Know

5:29 - Can Your Diet Be a Lifesaver?

7:24 - How Everyday Habits Are Increasing Cancer Risk

10:35 - The Hidden Link Between Inflammation and Your Plate

20:00 - Sugar, AGEs, and How Cancer Thrives

23:14 - The Truth About Alcohol, Smoking, and Vitamin D in Cancer Prevention

29:16 - Environmental Toxins You’re Exposed to Every Day

31:51 - How Gut Health and Genetics Shape Your Cancer Risk

35:37 - A Functional Medicine Approach to Staying Cancer-Free

43:16 - Top Cancer-Fighting Foods You Should Add to Your Plate

45:57- -Taking Charge: Inspiring Stories from the Community

46:37 - Final Thoughts: Your Power to Prevent Cancer

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