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Talc, found in baby powder and cosmetics, is “probably” cancer-causing, says WHO agency
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in talcum powder, baby powder, and cosmetics. Rec…
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Shannen Doherty once said in a lawsuit that her cancer could have been stopped if she'd had health insurance
Shannen Doherty said she didn't have insurance in 2014. When she saw a doctor in 2015, she was diag…
Hilary Brueck
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Food safety officials in Karnataka report cancer-causing agents and artificial colours in pani puri samples
A few days after banning artificial food colouring in kebabs across Karnataka, food safety official…
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Tattoos, no matter what size, can put you at increased cancer risk: Study
Tattoos, once the mark of rebellion or a symbol of niche subcultures, have burst into the mainstrea…
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A woman's breast cancer was missed on multiple mammograms. She had higher breast density, which can hide tumors.
JoAnn Pushkin was late-diagnosed with breast cancer. She found out she had dense breasts, which mak…
Julia Pugachevsky
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Eating less bacon and other processed meat may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, study shows
Cutting out as few as 10 slices of bacon per week could help prevent thousands of cases of cancer, …
Gabby Landsverk
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4 things an oncologist does to lower his cancer risk as rates rise in young people
Eating a Mediterranean diet and exercising are some of the things an oncologist does in his own lif…
Serafina Kenny
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More young people are being diagnosed with cancer. 3 lifestyle changes could reduce your risk, according to a cancer dietitian.
A dietitian breaks down how to make lifestyle changes that could lower your risk of developing the …
Serafina Kenny
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Social disadvantage is transplantable! Cancer patients’ recovery gets influenced by their cell donors’ socioeconomic status: Study
New research has found how one's position on the socioeconomic ladder can not only shape one’s phys…
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A chart shows the most common symptoms of colon cancer in people under 50, as cases in younger people rise
Colon cancer is affecting more younger adults, but it's easy to dismiss symptoms when they have sim…
Kim Schewitz
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A drug that can extend your life by 25%? No, don't hold your breath just yet
Injecting this drug into 75-week-old mice (equivalent to 55-year-old humans) was found to extend th…
PTI
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A scientist who used to advise ultra-processed food companies shares 2 surprising ways they make food irresistible
Food companies use clever tricks to appeal to all our sense when they design products.
Kim Schewitz
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5 tips to prevent ‘Teflon flu’ and use your nonstick pans safely
When Teflon-coated cookware is overheated — to above 500°F (or 260°C), the coating can deteriorate,…
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No, just 1 glass of wine a day is NOT good for your health — despite what 'health' sites might recommend
New research found that previous claims about health benefits from moderate drinking may be flawed,…
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3 high-fiber dinner recipes to help prevent colon cancer — which is rising in young people — from a cancer dietitian
Eating fiber-filled whole grains can help reduce the risk of colon cancer. A cancer dietitian share…
Kim Schewitz
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A food policy expert is trying a different diet every month this year. Here's why the vegan and Mediterranean diets are his favorites so far.
Gavin Wren has tried a different diet each month in 2024. Veganism and the Mediterranean diet were …
Serafina Kenny
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Forget keto — Ozempic might finally kill the low-carb diet trend
The booming market for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic that aid weight loss may be prompting a nosed…
Gabby Landsverk
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A busy doctor says he's reversed his age from 78 to 57. Here's his simple, 3-step workout routine.
A doctor with a packed schedule still manages to fit in exercise to improve his longevity. Here's h…
Serafina Kenny
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The classic psychological phenomenon behind Trump supporters' fake ear bandages
Trump supporters wore ear bandages like Donald Trump at the RNC. Psychologists say it's not just a …
Julia Pugachevsky
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Colon cancer cases have more than doubled in young people since 1999, new research shows
New research reveals a sharp rise in cases of colon cancer in Americans under age 45.