Smoking, being exposed to toxic chemicals or radiation, and carrying mutations in certain genes are some of the best-known risk factors for cancer. But another cause of cancer isn't discussed as often ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman about her research indicating CT scans, which emit radiation, will cause some 100,000 cases of cancer annually. X-rays and CT scans have ...

Studies have shown that many of us are scared of things that are unlikely to kill us, whilst we happily engage in behaviours ...

Share on Pinterest About three-quarters of gastric cancer cases worldwide have been linked to the common bacteria H. pylori. Courtney Hale/Getty Images The vast majority of stomach cancer cases have ...

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict ...

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 ...

Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol ...

A growing body of evidence has shown links between cancer and drinking alcohol. In a warning Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said cancer risk increases with the number of drinks, but even ...

Now, researchers are turning to an unexpected source for early PDAC detection: faecal samples. While analysing poo might seem ...

Even the occasional cocktail or glass of wine can be harmful to your health, raising your risk of multiple diseases, including cancer. Whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, alcohol ...