Cancer - Prevention

Ever noticed how some people seem to be more resistant to getting sick? Preliminary research suggests this phenomenon may apply to cancer as well.

With many diseases, early detection results in better treatment results. But that's not the case with ovarian cancer. Here's why.

Rates of this condition have doubled since the 1970s. Some risk factors, like smoking, can be controlled; others, like age and genetics, cannot.

Raise a glass to this recent finding: A compound in red wine may make prostate tumor cells more responsive to radiation treatment.

The colonoscopy is both a screening tool and a preventative measure. Learn more about how this procedure can protect your health, and when it’s time to have one.

Which natural foods are the top standouts when it comes to boosting your cancer-fighting power?

Oral cancer includes cancer of the mouth, back of the mouth, and lips. It usually begins in the flat cells that cover the surface of the mouth.

For every meal and even snacks, investigate the very best choices for the men in your life.

An estimated 750,000 Americans get sepsis each year and 28 and 50 percent will die from the infection. Who's at risk for sepsis, and what can be done to prevent it?

Heartburn is just heartburn, right? Maybe. Long-term esophagus irritation increases your risk of some serious conditions and diseases.

Get the health benefits without upsetting your stomach.

Cervical cancer used to be one of the most common causes of death from cancer for American women. Rates have improved, but it's still essential to have the facts.

A strong intestinal barrier may be key to preventing certain cancers and other diseases. Here's how to strengthen yours.

Here’s why you should become familiar with the symptoms of Actinic Keratosis.

Smoking is a significant risk factor for lung (and other) cancers and is responsible for almost 90 percent of all lung cancer deaths. However, we all know individuals who smoke for a long time and never develop cancer.

Popping a piece of chocolate every day may offer protection against colon cancer. Here's why and the best bites for you.

If detected early, many forms of cancer can be successfully treated. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Men can prevent health risks by paying attention to changes in their body and seeing their doctor when something isn't right.

A new test may save thousands of lives by helping doctors diagnose bowel and pancreatic cancers earlier.

What do the guidelines from the United States Preventive Task Force mean for you?

Scientists are at work on a vaccine that would prevent the development of cancer cells in the body. Get the update.

Skin cancer rates are likely to increase in the coming years. Find out how behavioral and dietary changes can reduce your risk.

Here are the risk factors, screening options, symptoms, and treatment methods for testicular cancer, a type of cancer that results in hundreds of deaths each year in the U.S.

There is no guaranteed protection against breast cancer, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk.

Keeping up with all your health screenings may seem daunting, but this list can get you started on a year of healthy living.

Add these super foods to your diet, and give your health an instant boost.

Screening is the process of looking for cancer in people who have no symptoms. Although it could potentially catch the disease in its early stages, it could also bring on unnecessary worry and angst. Learn more about the pros and cons of this controversial topic.

Fresh fruits and vegetables help fight disease, but do you know which ones are best to prevent developing bowel cancer?

Your scalp can be a hidden zone for skin cancer, but a new study and advocacy campaign gets behind an innovative solution.