Heart Risk Test May Also Predict Cancer, Major Study Finds
Doctors often use risk calculators to estimate a person's chance of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years.
These tools combine...
Which Cancers You Can Help Prevent—and Which You Can’t
Many people wonder why cancer develops and whether it can be prevented. While some cancers are linked to lifestyle habits, others seem to happen...
Common Food Fat May Help Cancer Spread
Scientists have discovered that a common type of fat found in many processed foods may help some cancers spread more easily.
The finding has raised...
Scientists explore whether heavy chili pepper consumption could affect cancer risk
Chili peppers are enjoyed by billions of people every day. They are rich in capsaicin, the natural chemical responsible for their spicy taste.
Scientists have...
Doctors update the warning signs for the most dangerous multiple myeloma cases
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally helps the body fight infections.
When these...
Early signs of colon cancer you should never ignore
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers around the world.
It begins in the colon or rectum, which are...
Obesity May Be Behind Far More Cancer Cases Than Anyone Realized
Carrying extra body weight has long been linked to a higher risk of several types of cancer. Scientists have known about this connection for...
Blood cancer marker could help identify high-risk patients before treatment begins
Australian researchers have found a new biomarker for multiple myeloma that could help doctors rapidly identify patients at greatest risk of poor outcomes, enabling...
Cancer Diagnosis in ER Can Dramatically Increase Death Risk
Many people imagine that cancer is usually discovered during a routine health check, a screening test such as a mammogram or colonoscopy, or after...
Could Eating Too Many Chili Peppers Raise Cancer Risk?
Many people enjoy spicy food, and chili peppers are an important part of diets around the world.
Besides adding heat and flavor, chili peppers contain...