Many of cancer’s effects are visible — but the causes aren’t always so obvious. There are hundreds of different types of cancer, and far more causes. "Cancer-causing agents, known as carcinogens, can ...

But new research may have found the key to answering the mysterious increase in colorectal cancer cases in young people — and ...

Some research suggests people with cancer may have an increased risk of folic acid deficiency, which may be due to cancer-related complications and treatments. Folic acid, also called folate or ...

Ng's group has found that sugary diets — especially sugary drinks including soda, juice, and sports drinks — are associated ...

Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer somewhere in the world, according to the United Nations and the World ...

A growing body of evidence has shown links between cancer and drinking alcohol. In a warning Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said cancer risk increases with the number of drinks, but even ...

Self-administered tests can increase screening rates, said Health and Human Services Department officials.

Lifestyle factors usually take many years to influence cancer risk. Researchers don’t think they play much of a role in childhood cancers. A few environmental factors, such as radiation exposure, have ...

Cancer and cancer treatments may cause weight loss. Significant weight loss with no known reason can be a symptom of cancer. Cancer can change how the body uses energy and nutrients, which may cause ...

People who believed in conspiracies, were not vaccinated for Covid-19 or preferred alternative to conventional medicine were less able to correctly identify real and mythical causes of cancer. Many ...

A study has found that people exercise regularly, quit smoking, and practice five other health strategies can improve their ...