Emerging research suggests the state of the gut microbiome in early life is linked to colorectal cancer—and that both too ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Cancer is no longer seen only as a genetic or age-related disease. Doctors now say lifestyle plays a major role. Smoking and ...

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society ...

Smoking is one cause of colorectal cancer. Quitting smoking may help reduce the risk of cancer development while also increasing your outlook if you do develop colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is ...

A research review links vaping to lung cancer. As an oncologist, here's what I tell people when they ask me about vapes and ...

People started to worry tampons might be linked to cancer after a 2024 study found that several tampon brands contained toxic metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium. But there hasn’t been any research ...

Malignant ascites can develop with late stage pancreatic cancer. Ascites involves the buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Doctors can drain the fluid to relieve symptoms, but fluid may return. Ascites ...

A older patient is guided into a CT scanner — an essential diagnostic tool whose life-saving power is now being weighed against growing concerns about long-term radiation exposure. Computed tomography ...

There is no direct evidence that bulimia causes cancer. However, the behaviors associated with bulimia can lead to conditions that may increase cancer risk, particularly esophageal cancer. Chronic ...