Aspiring To Be Taller? Think Again! New Study Says Taller People Are At Higher Risk Of Cancer
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Taller people could be more at risk of developing cancer, claimed a new study that examined over a million people. The report showed that for each 10 cm increase in height, risk of cancer increased by 13% in women and 11% in men.
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