Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, according to research from the American Cancer Society. Researchers and mental health experts offered insights.
Women should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Vitamin D could be a surprise weapon against cancer, new research suggests. A doctor weighed in in on the nutrient's impact on immune response and tumor growth.
USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles and reports on government data, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends. Here are the key findings.
The Biden administration said it is delaying regulations to ban menthol cigarettes in a stunning announcement Friday after the proposal garnered significant opposition.
Fear of cancer is everywhere. It can strike you without warning, when you feel you are well, or when you are sick but are hoping it is something more fleeting like a virus.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to expand payments to those exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals in states, including Alaska, Kentucky and Tennessee.
A 10-year-old girl in the U.K. who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia is in remission thanks to her little sister, who was the perfect match for a bone marrow donation.
A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer — and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the best possible experience.
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.
The deaths of actors, including Cory Monteith, John Ritter, Carrie Fisher and more, led to the characters they were playing on their respective shows to be written off.
California regulators have adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich."
Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton spoke to Fox News Digital about his experience as a cancer survivor and how his excellence in figure skating has given him a platform to do more.
Mary-Ann Baldwin, mayor of North Carolina's capital city, said on April 16, 2024, that she would not run again in the fall following a cancer diagnosis and her husband's heart surgery.
A teen with cancer got a unique experience thanks to the CEO of Ford. The 18-year-old and his dad from Utah were gifted a trip to the performance racing school.
Chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers to pass bills that would provide it with a legal shield against lawsuits that assert its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.
Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway is being sued for allegedly polluting a Montana town with asbestos, resulting in the deaths of at least two people from mesothelioma.
This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — and get fully prepped for the week ahead.
A new study found that women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Epic Research experts and other physicians commented.
Father Fernando Goldszstein has raised millions to find a cure for a rare brain tumor his son teenage son was diagnosed with at age 7 called Medulloblstoma.
The Biden administration is already facing a potential lawsuit in response to its recent regulations cracking down on emissions from major chemical manufacturing facilities.
The EPA enacted new first-of-its-kind restrictions on toxic "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in drinking water. Exposure is linked to adverse health effects like low birth weight.
Accelerated aging — which is when biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase cancer risk, according to research presented at the Association for Cancer Research meeting.
A trial against BNSF Railway has begun over the lung cancer deaths of two people who lived in a Montana town where thousands were exposed to asbestos from a vermiculite mine.
As you wind down your weekend and look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.
In 2022, I went in for a routine appendix removal. After the surgery, life seemed to return to normal… until doctors told me they had found a cancerous tumor in the appendix.
Despite its increasing legality and prevalence, experts still warn of the numerous health risks posed by marijuana use – many of which are still being researched.
Ice could be the next frontier in breast cancer therapy, according to new research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Researchers and experts explain the potential benefits.
The White House has declared April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, revealed the significance.
The Biden administration said it is finalizing standards on menthol cigarettes over widespread opposition to the proposal from small businesses and civil rights leaders.
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