Radon and smoking are both known causes of lung cancer, but when someone is exposed to both, the results can be deadly.

Chemicals that can cause cancer are still being found in some of Brevard County’s drinking water. One county commissioner is ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

Women’s reproductive health is impacted significantly with their busy lifestyles. A few bad habits can discreetly influence ...

Many factors can increase your risk of lung cancer. Some are controllable, like smoking, while others aren’t, like your medical history. Knowing the controllable risk factors might help you reduce ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Many Americans take a dark view of nicotine ...

Q. You recently wrote that testosterone does not increase the risks for heart attacks. But you overlooked the real risk of testosterone therapy: cancer!

When you narrow the numbers further, the risk for young Black Americans is even more severe. The American Cancer Society ...