Being overweight or obese is another important risk factor. When there is too much fat in the body, levels of certain ...

Microplastics can contaminate soil, water, and air. As a result, they become part of the environment. “Microplastics can get ...

Studies have shown that many of us are scared of things that are unlikely to kill us, whilst we happily engage in behaviours ...

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 ...

Many common fears about cancer triggers are unfounded, according to a UK survey. While smoking and being overweight are ...

What causes people with cancer to die?The answer, it turns out, may be much different than the medical community has long ...

Many factors can increase your risk of lung cancer. Some are controllable, like smoking, while others aren’t, like your medical history. Knowing the controllable risk factors might help you reduce ...

Cancers found on the lip are usually treated with surgery. The doctor performing the surgery will try to remove all the cancer on the lip and determine whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes.

Ovarian cancer is often caught in later, more advanced stages because there are often few symptoms early on in the course of the disease. Unfortunately, late-stage ovarian cancer can cause pain and ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

On this episode of MorningLine, Nick Beres talks to Dr. Sam Asgarian, the Vice President of Clinical Development for Guardant ...

Lip cancer is a type of oral cancer that occurs on the lips, usually the lower lip. It typically begins on the lower lip, where abnormal cells start to grow out of control. These cells can form a sore ...