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4 in 10 with fatty liver disease reversed scarring with one diet change and daily walks

A large real-world study points to a simple regimen behind the effect.

A single blood test could catch 50 cancers before symptoms show

The test screens for cancers that have no routine screening today.

Your waist measurement may reveal how vulnerable you are to everyday air pollution

A new trial suggests belly fat, not BMI, decides who suffers most from air pollution.

Whether you are the oldest or youngest sibling may shape which diseases you develop

A dataset of 10 million US siblings ties birth order to 150 different diagnoses.

These celebrities kept their cancer diagnoses out of the public eye

Some celebrities choose to speak openly about cancer, while others keep their illness private.Here are several celebrities who,...

4 in 10 with fatty liver disease reversed scarring with one diet change and daily walks

A large real-world study points to a simple regimen behind the effect.

A single blood test could catch 50 cancers before symptoms show

The test screens for cancers that have no routine screening today.

Your waist measurement may reveal how vulnerable you are to everyday air pollution

A new trial suggests belly fat, not BMI, decides who suffers most from air pollution.

Whether you are the oldest or youngest sibling may shape which diseases you develop

A dataset of 10 million US siblings ties birth order to 150 different diagnoses.

New study: Severe respiratory infections may increase risk of lung cancer

New research is examining what happens in the lungs after severe respiratory infections.

Ricky Gervais’ partner Jane Fallon shares cancer diagnosis on Instagram

British author Jane Fallon has recently explained why she has been less active on social media.

New study: Natural compounds from cherries may slow tumor growth

New research points to a possible link between diet and cancer development.

Study examines link between groundwater and Parkinson’s disease risk

A new study suggests that something as ordinary as the groundwater beneath our cities could quietly influence the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

Expert warns about “vape brain”: May affect young people under 25

Nicotine from e-cigarettes can affect the brains of young people.

Study of 1.8 million people finds both lower and higher cancer risk depending on diet

A large international study examines the link between diet and cancer. The results offer new insights, but researchers also urge caution.