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8 warning signs of lymphoma most people mistake for a common illness

The signs look like a lingering cold. The American Cancer Society says most are not.

A new blood test catches 9 in 10 colorectal cancers – and polyps before they turn deadly

The experimental DENEB test found early cancers and precancerous polyps in an international trial published this month.

7 warning signs your acid reflux may have already changed your esophagus

Long-standing acid reflux can trigger a precancerous change called Barrett's esophagus.

DNA changes flag which blood cancer patients will get sicker, decades-long study finds

A decades-long DNA study picks up warning signs long before blood tests do.

Your face can reveal warning signs of liver, kidney and thyroid disease

The face is the body's most visible dashboard, and clinicians use it every day.

8 warning signs of lymphoma most people mistake for a common illness

The signs look like a lingering cold. The American Cancer Society says most are not.

A new blood test catches 9 in 10 colorectal cancers – and polyps before they turn deadly

The experimental DENEB test found early cancers and precancerous polyps in an international trial published this month.

7 warning signs your acid reflux may have already changed your esophagus

Long-standing acid reflux can trigger a precancerous change called Barrett's esophagus.

DNA changes flag which blood cancer patients will get sicker, decades-long study finds

A decades-long DNA study picks up warning signs long before blood tests do.

How chocolate can affect your body if you eat it every day

Many people love chocolate, but there is often uncertainty about how it affects the body. The impact depends, among other things, on the type...

New study: You can build strength without intense workouts

Shorter and less demanding workouts may have a greater effect than many people think.

Do you drink a lot of coffee? Your genes may determine the consequences

Coffee plays a central role in many people’s daily lives, but new research suggests that its effect on the heart is not the same for everyone.

How to compose the optimal dinner for weight loss

The last meal of the day can affect the body more than many people realize.

He ate bacon every day for a week and here is what happened

A doctor tested the effects of eating bacon daily for a week on his own body for the media outlet The Healthy.The experiment provided...

He stayed awake for days — the effects lasted years

He stayed awake for 11 days — but the real story began years later.