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Liver cancer is on the rise, having more than tripled since 1980, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). This increase corresponds to the time frame of the “diabesity pandemic, which refers to the close association between obesity and type 2 diabetes. As well as being increasingly common, liver cancer is often deadly, with the number of fatalities closely mirroring the number of diagnoses. Each year, the ACS note, 800,000 people around the world receive a liver cancer diagnosis, and the disease is responsible for about 700,000 deaths. A new study in mice has shown that exercise may prevent the development of liver cancer. The researchers have also identified two chemical pathways behind the onset of the disease. While exercise is often a recommended way to maintain a moderate weight and avoid or control type 2 diabetes, the study authors focused on identifying a mechanism directly linking activity level to liver cancer. The study results provide two reasons for hope when it comes to combatting liver cancer. First is the beneficial role of exercise in preventing the disease and the second is the identification of the related molecular pathway.
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The best way to maintain healthy hair is to get regular haircuts and prevent damage from heat and other grooming habits. Once a hair shaft splits, a person will need to trim the hair up to the point where the hair shaft is whole. If a person does not remove the split ends, the split will continue up the hair shaft, leading to hair breakage and further damage. For hair that is in the early stages of damage, hair treatment methods can smooth down the hair follicles, which may then help repair the look of damaged hair. Early damage can be treated through conditioning, heat protection, oil application and good nutrition. Following are the tips for healthy hair and scalp:

* Wash hair according to hair type: If a person has oily hair, they may need to wash it daily. If a person has dry hair due to age or chemical treatments, they should wash it less frequently.
* Use shampoo correctly:People should apply shampoo primarily to the scalp and not the hair.
* Always use conditioner:People should apply conditioner to the tips of the hair and avoid the scalp.
* Choose products carefully:A person should choose hair products appropriate for their hair type.
* Protect hair from chemicals and harsh substances:A person should use a swim cap when swimming to protect the hair from the chemicals such as chlorine.
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