India, April 9 -- A new study from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine explored the connection between marriage and cancer risk, since marriage is often linked to healthier habits, regular medical checkups, and family life.

"Marriage as a protective factor in cancer risk has been largely ignored so far, and this is the first study," said study author Dr. Paulo Pinheiro. "With the prevalence of marriage decreasing in the U.S., this is something that should be further studied."

During the study, researchers examined a large dataset from 12 U.S. states. The data included more than 4 million cancer cases from a population of over 100 million people, collected between 2015 and 2022. ...