Question 1

there is a non tobacco non nicotine herbal snuff called smokey mountain snuff can this product still cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Looking at the ingredients (http://www.smokeysnuff.com/faq.html), should be much safer than tobacco products.
No research that I know of has been done.

Question 2

could someone get cancer from diet mountin dew?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: However, sodas should be consumed in moderation and consider drinking something healthier instead with less caffeine.
Try water.

Question 3

can cancer from smokey mountain non-tobacco snuff and hoochy herbal snuff?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Snuff use is related to an increased risk of oral and pharyngeal cancers.  There are a lot of other contents in snuff besides tobacco that can cause harm, including nitrosamines, metals, and other carcinogens.  Stay safe and quit while you can!

Question 4

how is cancer caused?

Accepted Answer

Depends: While we are aware of some well established causes of cancer, like cigarettes, there is much that remains a mystery.

Question 5

wii cafine cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Actually can be good: Caffeine use in moderation actually has good health benefits such as lowering risk of diabetes among others. Caffeine is also used for treatment of headaches, often in combo with other meds. Coffee (most common source of caffeine) is actually a good thing, but the condiments such as sugar/cream/flavoring are not. So, modest black  coffee consumption may boost your health. Stay healhthy. Good luck.

Question 6

do hot dogs cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Eat fewer hot dogs: Hot dogs are relatively cheap and taste good.  Watch out however for what's in them--read labels carefully to assess what meat is used and how much fat and preservatives are involved in their manufacture.  Excessive dietary animal fats have been associated with an increased risk of cancers of the GI tract .  Instead, eat a well balanced diet high in monosaturates, whole grains, fruits, vegetables.

Question 7

can earrings cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

You decide: Don't get your ears pierced until you're very sure it's what you want and know you're not a keloid former. The fact that many people get keloids from this gave rise to the myth that it "causes cancer" -- keloids aren't cancer but are troublesome.

Question 8

can sun block cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Sun blocks are actually somewhat effective in preventing some skin cancers that are related to excessive sun exposure such as melanoma.  We are now finding, however, that some who avoid any sun exposure develop vitamin d deficiency.  The key is moderation.

Question 9

can cold ice, cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not really...: ..But , if one were to have an area of chronic skin irritation secondary to extreme cold, then, as in all areas of chronic irritation, cancer could develop.

Question 10

does nailpolish cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: When used on nails or skin it has no known risk.  If ingested on a regular basis it could feasibly cause many sorts of problems, but this is not studied obviously.

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