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People are more likely to get cancer as they age. Dr. Miriam Merad has an unconventional idea of how that might be reversed: using allergy drugs and other seemingly unlikely ...

You spend all day sitting at a desk. Then, you plop down on the couch to relax, watch TV, read a book or play computer games. Maybe you sit at ...

According to the World Health Organization, between 30% and 50% of cancer cases are preventable by having healthy diet and lifestyle habits in place. With this in mind, every time ...

Cancer diagnoses in people under 50 are on the rise. We’re not exactly sure why, but we’re seeing a particular uptick in breast cancer, lymphoma and colorectal cancer cases among ...

A spit test, where a sample can be collected at home, is more accurate at identifying future risk of prostate cancer for some men than the current standard PSA blood ...

Over-the-counter medicine may seem harmless because a prescription from a doctor isn't needed to get it. But over-the-counter drugs are still medicine, and it's always important to check with a ...

It's hard to avoid completely, but there are some easy steps you can take to lower your consumption. Two new studies on ultra-processed foods link them to a higher risk ...

The number of younger people with dementia is rising fast. But what are the red flags and how can you protect yourself? Most of us try not to think about ...

Aging is inevitable, at least for now. But how we age is, to a large extent, in our control. In recent years, the science of aging has undergone a revolution. ...

Abstract Importance  Growing evidence suggests that microbes located within the gastrointestinal tract and other anatomical locations influence the development and progression of diseases such as cancer. Observations  Clinical and preclinical ...

We are just rounding the corner on peak fruit season. The longer days herald the best time of year to bite into a juicy strawberry, grill up some fresh pineapple, ...

New research shows that US doctors are detecting stomach cancers earlier and at more treatable stages, marking a major shift in the fight against the deadly disease. The findings come ...