What you eat greatly impacts your chances of healthy aging. In a new study, just over 9% of U.S. adults made it to the age of 70 free of physical, mental and cognitive impairments, and their diet had a lot to do with it, according to researchers.
HealthDay talks with Dr. Jennifer Davids, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Boston Medical Center.
A new study finds no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine. However, researchers say white wine was associated with an increased risk of skin cancer.
Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.
In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.
A new study finds women of color are less likely to receive same-day diagnostic imaging or biopsies after an abnormal mammogram finding.
A new study from the American Cancer Society finds menthol cigarettes increase the risk of death from all causes more than non-menthol smokes.
A new study finds women who have used the Pill are 26% less likely to develop ovarian cancer, and the benefit is even greater in women who took the Pill while in their mid-forties.
In a new study, cancer patients with high muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were significantly less likely to die from any cause.
A new report from the American Cancer Society warns progress against the disease may be in jeopardy. While overall cancer mortality continues to drop, incidence rates among women and young adults are on the rise.
Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.
Women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have prevalent heart disease, according to researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
U.S. News & World Report, working with leading medical and nutrition experts, reveals a list of the best diets for overall health and specific conditions.
A new study links daily consumption of coffee and/or tea to a lower risk of head and neck cancer, including mouth and throat cancers.
In a new study, women with low-risk DCIS breast cancer who underwent active monitoring had similar recurrence rates as women who underwent surgery to remove their cancer.
A new study finds more women are being diagnosed with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at their initial presentation. The largest annual increase was seen in women 20-39 years of age.
Americans with lung cancer are living longer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, but researchers say increased screening and access to genetic testing can boost progress even more.
Having high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids was linked to a lower risk of more than a dozen types of cancer in new research.
A new study finds smokers who quit after a cancer diagnosis improve their survival outcomes by up to 26%.
Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.
A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.
Benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient found in many popular acne treatments, may degrade into a known carcinogen called benzene even when stored at room temperature, according to new research.
Despite years of success in lowering lead exposure, researchers say the toxic metal is still a main source of elevated blood lead levels in children.
The overall breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 44% since 1989, but researchers say not all women are benefitting from this progress.
A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.
Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds 40% of cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths are caused by potentially modifiable risk factors.
A new formula made with natural citrus oil could help cancer patients find relief from dry mouth, a common and painful side effect of radiation treatments.
The formula was creat...
Virtual reality (VR) might be able to provide cancer patients significant pain relief, a new study says.
A small group of cancer patients reported a decrease in their pain after usin...
A high-tech T-shirt loaded with sensors can help track patients’ vital signs after their release from a hospital, researchers say.
The shirt could help people return home sooner to recover, based on findings from a small group of patients who wore the gadget-filled...
More smokers are getting CT screenings for lung cancer, thanks to guideline changes that included younger people and those who’ve smoked less, a new study says.
However, signif...
Colon cancers have been steadily increasing among people younger than 50, even as cases have declined among seniors.
That’s why guidelines now recommend that colon cancer screening start at 45, five years earlier than previously advised,
The best evidence yet that cutting-edge Alzheimer’s disease drugs might indeed ward off the degenerative brain disease has emerged f...
A blood test used to check for ovarian cancer may not work as well for Black and Native American women, a new study suggests.
This could lead to delays in treatment and poorer health outcomes.
Considering a short-term health insurance plan as a cheap alternative to more costly comprehensive coverage?
You could be rolling the dice when it comes to cancer, a new study suggests.
People who opt for short-term limited duration (STLD) insurance tend to have th...
Newborns with a heart defect may have two strikes against their future health, rather than one.
Babies with heart birth defects appear to have a higher risk of developing childhood
Colon cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women today.
Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday digestive issues or menopause. Understanding the risks, symptoms and importance of early screening could be...
Red wine has been thought to potentially offer protection against cancer, given its high levels of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant resveratrol.
But there’s no clear evidence that red wine lessens cancer risk, a new evidence review has concluded.
In fact, ne...
Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says.
Veteran firefighters appear to ...
Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests.
One hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical act...
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new risk prediction model can help identify people who are likely to develop early-onset colon cancer or small non-cancerous growths on other organs, researchers say.
The model relies on four factors associated with early-...
People put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo – the design they desire, the location they prefer and the message their body art will send to others.
Most don’t think about the impact their tattoo might have on their long-term health, but perhaps they shou...
Preventive screenings for cancer declined during the pandemic, with lockdowns, social distancing and COVID-19 surges keeping many from needed mammograms and colonoscopies.
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on roads, they bring new health concerns for firefighters and the community, new research shows.
Researchers at the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center found that EV fires expose firefighters, vehicle ...
People who land in the ER after using hallucinogens are more than twice as likely to die in a handful of years, a new study says.
Psychedelics users treated at a hospital are 2.6 times more likely than average folks to die from any cause within five years, researchers re...
Learning that your child has cancer is overwhelming, and talking to them about it can feel just as difficult.
But experts stress that open and honest communication is key to he...
A rapid experimental genetic test can help guide the hands of surgeons as they delicately remove tumors from patients with brain cancer, new research suggests.
The test can measure the level of cancer cells in a tissue sample within 15 minutes, quick enough to give surge...
Where a young American woman lives could play a role in her risk for breast cancer, a new study suggests.
In fact, the breast cancer risk...
Night shift workers face an increased risk of cancer, as their disrupted sleep cycle causes wear and tear on their DNA.
But taking melatonin might help ward off this ...
Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer, perhaps even outlasting average folks, a new study suggests.
Colon cancer patients who were very physically active ha...
Many patients with incurable cancer aren’t getting care that could ease their suffering at the end of life, a new study suggests.
Close to half of patients with advanced cancer received aggressive cancer treatment within six months of their death, researchers found...
Adding a personalized mRNA vaccine to standard treatment could offer new hope for pancreatic cancer patients, a small yet promising study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The study followed 16 patients, including Barbara Brigham, who joined the trial after a ...
Cancer deaths among Black men and women in the U.S. have declined during the past decade in the United States, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) report says.
The cancer death rate decreased 49% among Black men and 33% among Black women between 1991 and 2022, according ...
Women of color are less likely to receive prompt follow-up testing after abnormal mammogram results, a new study has found.
Minority women are less likely than white women to re...
Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
With an estimated 2 million new cancer cases expected in 2025, regular screenings are more important than ever, according to the
Patients with advanced cancers who checked in daily with their care teams electronically gained a better quality of life, a new study concludes.
This "patient-reported outcome" (PRO) strategy did not improve patients' survival, the study found. But it did help their care...
Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest of America.
However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling...
It’s tough for a man to know what to do following a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
The treatment is often worse than the risk posed by the cancer itself, ca...
A person’s lifetime risk of cancer might be partly established before they are even born, a new mouse study says.
Researchers identified two distinct genetic states ...
People of color now have less access to prescription opioid painkillers than white patients, an unintended consequence of efforts to stem America’s opioid epidemic.
Communities of color have a 40% to 45% lower distribution of commonly prescribed opioids, compared t...
Four in every 10 cancer patients treated with chemotherapy develop severe peripheral nerve pain, a new evidence review suggests.
These patients might experience loss of balance ...
Daily low-dose aspirin can help prevent cancers from returning in about a third of colon cancer patients, a new study says.
Taking 160 milligrams of aspirin a ...
Children, teens and young adults have a higher risk of dying from cancer if they were raised in a neighborhood that’s been historically subjected to discriminatory housing...
Pumping iron and hitting the treadmill can improve your odds against cancer, a new evidence review says.
People with more muscle strength and better cardio fitness are less likely to die from cancer, researchers reported recently in the
Menthol cigarettes are under fire in the United States for promoting smoking among Black Americans, with a number of cities and states banning the smokes.
In response, the tobacco industry has come up with “menthol mimics” that imitate the cooling effect of m...
The cancer death rate continues to decline in the U.S. but new cases are rising among women, potentially undermining progress against the nation’s second-leading ...
A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early.
The draft of the report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services...
A popular diabetes drug can provide protection against skin cancers, a new study says.
Metformin significantly reduces people’s risk of developing basal cell cancers or squamous cell cancers, the two most common sk...
Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University.
One study found that psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- significantl...
Considering a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? New research might provide all the motivation you need: Each cigarette could shorten your life by up to 22 minutes, researchers say.
That morning cup of coffee or afternoon spot of tea might be protecting you from cancer.
A new evidence review says that coffee and tea consumption are linked to a lower risk of cancers of the
When supplies of certain generic, platinum-based cancer chemotherapies dwindled in 2023, oncologists feared it might lead to under-treatment and many more cancer deaths.
Fortunately, that did not turn out to be the case, a new study published recently in the
The ancient Japanese practice of reiki "energy healing" might help some cancer patients deal with the pain that can come with infusion therapies, new research shows.
"Outpatients receiving reiki during infusion reported clinically significant improvements in all symptoms...
Women worried about losing their locks during chemotherapy can safely take hair-loss drugs during breast cancer care, a new study says.
Fatty, salty and sugary ultra-processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of colon cancer by spurring chronic inflammation in the gut.
In a new study, ...
Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The solvents, known as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (Perc), are used in in cleaners, spot removers, lubricants, glue and automative care...
A new AI can help identify women at higher risk for developing breast cancer by tracking changes in breast tissue, a new study shows.
The...