A recent study examined the relationship between chili pepper consumption and various cancers. Scientists analyzed 14 studies ...

A new report suggests that millions of Americans drink tap water with elevated nitrate levels, but do you need to worry?

There is no direct evidence that bulimia causes cancer. However, the behaviors associated with bulimia can lead to conditions that may increase cancer risk, particularly esophageal cancer. Chronic ...

The results, published May 5 in Nature Genetics, offer a new way to understand the molecular roots of cancer — an especially ...

Nearly 75% of Americans drink coffee—often multiple cups of it—every day. While research about potential health effects is ongoing and complex, a recent study has good news for coffee drinkers. Yuan ...

Vaping has not been around long enough for researchers to fully understand the long-term health impacts. However, the aerosol a person inhales when vaping contains some chemicals that may be linked to ...

As more states legalize marijuana, many people might be wondering if that means it is safe to use. While smoking tobacco is a known and well-studied cause of lung cancer, linking marijuana to cancer ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Colorectal cancer is on the rise among young people. Now it is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for those under 50, according to a new analysis. More than 1.2 million people under age 50 ...