The surprising mindless habit practiced by millions that may be increasing your risk of cancer

Daily Mail Health · 18 August 2026 at 05:43

The surprising mindless habit practiced by millions that may be increasing your risk of cancer

Researchers at Rutgers University suggested the theory in a newly published paper.

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The surprising mindless habit practiced by millions that may be increasing your risk of cancer

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