You probably already know that sitting for too long isn’t great for your health, but did you know that it could also increase your risk of developing colorectal cancer? Research has shown that sitting down for a prolonged period of…
Almost everyone experiences a sore throat or a mouth sore at some point in their life. Most of the time, these symptoms are harmless, but in some cases, they could indicate a deadly cancer. Oropharyngeal cancers, those affecting the tongue,…
Improving your dental hygiene could potentially reduce your risk for esophageal cancer. Recent research has tied the bacteria associated with gum disease to cases of throat cancer, so it’s worth putting in that extra effort to maintain good oral health.…
Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease with various factors influencing its growth and spread, such as smoking, radiation exposure, viruses, and genetics. One of the hidden causes of cancer that often gets overlooked is the destructive impact of free…
Diagnostic errors in medicine are more common than often reported, or at least more common than you probably think. In fact, medical misdiagnosis is found in about 20 percent of all cases — many life-threatening. The scary stats of misdiagnosis…
Breast cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to the lymph nodes, but recent research in Ireland has discovered a simple pill that could stop this from happening: aspirin. For women with breast cancer, taking aspirin regularly may increase…
Standard medicine often wants you to take as many drugs as possible for as long as you can handle. They’ll use your fears to make it happen, and one such example is the push for aspirin use to prevent cancer.…
Cancer and obesity are closely linked, with the American Cancer Society stating that extra body weight contributes to one in five cancer-related deaths. However, recent research has shown that dietary and metabolic factors play into your risk for what are…
The evidence supporting the medical uses of marijuana is still developing, but recent research indicates that it could be useful in the fight against cancer. As more states and countries legalize marijuana for medical use, researchers are able to dig…
There was a time when people believed baldness was caused by frequent sex or heavy helmets worn by Roman soldiers — far-fetched hypotheses by today’s standards. These days, we know male pattern baldness (MPB) is caused by a sensitivity of…
Are you ready to give your health a vacation? By making just a few changes to your daily habits, you can send your risk of cancer on a permanent vacation – in no time at all! Science proves that a…
Gauging your future cancer risk may be easier than you think. By observing the locations on your body where excess fat tends to settle, you could be getting vital insights into your likelihood of developing cancer. Body Shape Predicts Cancer…