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Ed Yong

Ed worked in Cancer Research UK’s health evidence and information department between 2004 and 2011. He has since left the charity to pursue a career as a freelance journalist and science writer.
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The link between being overweight or obese and cancer is very well established. But can losing weight reduce your cancer risk? The link between being overweight or obese and cancer is very well established. But can losing weight reduce your cancer risk?

by Ed Yong | Analysis | 30 July 2009

30 July 2009

Gum.

This week, newspapers claimed that nicotine could actually cause mouth cancer. But while the results are interesting, this conclusion is premature. This week, newspapers claimed that nicotine could actually cause mouth cancer. But while the results are interesting, this conclusion is premature.

by Ed Yong | Analysis | 24 April 2009

24 April 2009