What Really Causes Cancer?

Cancer begins when cells in the body start to grow out of control. This usually happens after changes, called mutations, build up in a...

These Foods May Lower Your Risk of Bowel Cancer

A major new study has found that what we eat may have a powerful effect on the risk of developing colorectal cancer, also known...

Why a Simple Delay in Testing Could Delay Lung Cancer Treatment

Being told that you have lung cancer is one of the most frightening moments in a person's life. Many patients want treatment to start...

Why Are Young Adults Getting More Cancer?

For many years, cancer was seen mainly as a disease of older age. Most cancers become more common as people get older because cells...

These Quiet Changes Could Be Early Signs of Colon Cancer

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It develops in the colon or rectum, which...

Second-Hand Smoke Can Leave Cancer-Causing Metal in the Body

Many people believe that avoiding smoking is enough to protect themselves from the dangers of cigarettes. However, scientists continue to find evidence that simply breathing...

Creatine could help the immune system fight cancer more effectively, study finds

Creatine is best known as a popular supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders to improve strength and performance. Now, new research from the University of...

Scientists Uncover Surprising Cause of Bowel Cancer

Colorectal cancer, also called bowel cancer, is one of the most common and deadly forms of cancer in the world. Every year, millions of people...

Vaping After Quitting Smoking May Still Increase Lung Cancer Risk

Millions of people around the world have turned to e-cigarettes in recent years. Many smokers see vaping as a stepping stone away from cigarettes...

Surprising Links Between Milk, Heart Health, and Cancer Risk

Milk has long been seen as a healthy food. For many people, drinking milk is part of everyday life from childhood to old age....