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

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 ...

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 ...

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your health. However, there are foods that, over time, can cause just as ...

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 ...

Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol ...

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most cases of cervical cancer. However, other factors such as smoking, having a weak immune system, and long-term use of birth control pills can increase a person’s ...

Many factors can increase your risk of lung cancer. Some are controllable, like smoking, while others aren’t, like your medical history. Knowing the controllable risk factors might help you reduce ...

Can vitamin B12 deficiency be a sign of cancer? Learn the symptoms, risks, connection to cancer, treatments, and why this ...

Men treated for nonmetastatic prostate cancer under current guidelines are up to 6 times less likely to die from their cancer than from other causes, according to data from a Swedish cancer registry.

Certain lung cancer patients might notice swollen fingers and nails, alongside joint pain and inflammation. This ailment is ...