Study reveals nearly 40% of cancers may be preventable; doctor explains how everyday habits are raising the risk

Cancer is often spoken about in whispers. For years, many people believed it was mostly a matter of bad luck, genetics, or ageing. But growing scientific evidence is changing that belief. A study published in Nature Medicine found that nearly 40% of cancer cases and about half of cancer-related deaths in adults may be linked to preventable risk factors. Smoking remains the leading cause, but daily lifestyle habits are now quietly becoming an equally dangerous force.What makes this reality more u