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Study finds more people are dying of cancer caused by alcohol
While the overall rate of cancer deaths has fallen, a new study found that more people are dying of cancer caused by alcohol.
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Cancer deaths linked to alcohol on the rise in the U.S.
Yearly cancer deaths linked to alcohol have doubled in the United States over the last three decades, new research finds.
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Kennedy paints dire picture of children's health in new report
The “Make America Healthy Again” report, commissioned by President Trump, highlights ultraprocessed foods and environmental toxins as driving causes of chronic disease.
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Women should reevaluate post-pandemic alcohol use, expert says
Pandemic drinking habits linger. With health risks rising, women — who had the largest increase — may need to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol.
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Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it
More than 1,000 measles cases have been confirmed across the U.S. this year, with major outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and eight other states.
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Effectiveness and safety of many sunscreens called into question by new report
Be careful choosing sunscreen this summer: A new report found only a quarter of sunscreens on the market are safe and actually effective.
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Officials warn of potential measles exposure at Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium
New Jersey health officials issued a warning about a potential measles exposure during the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium.
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California could face another record-breaking year of Valley fever fungal infection
Climate change is expanding the range of the fungi that causes Valley fever and which is endemic to the climate of the southwestern United States.
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‘It's not a game': Wisconsin senator blasts RFK Jr. over DOGE cuts to medical research
Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin blasted HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during Tuesday’s hearing on cuts to medical research grants. “Is funding for cancer centers DEI? Because you’re holding up $47 million in cancer center support grants at nine cancer centers in eight states.”
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‘Dilbert' creator Scott Adams says he has same prostate cancer as Joe Biden
The creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip said Monday that he has been diagnosed with the same aggressive prostate cancer as former President Joe Biden.
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NBC Sports employee gets a new lease on life after a coworker's selfless act
A Stamford, Connecticut, man received the gift of life when he was given a kidney from his coworker and friend.
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Teen with advanced melanoma recalls early symptom that doctors said was a sign of puberty
Samuel Gee is spreading the importance of wearing sunscreen and not tanning after being diagnosed with melanoma in high school.
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What you need to know about prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and is typically curable if caught early. Here’s what you need to know.
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Biden's sudden diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer is all too common
Former President Joe Biden’s office says he has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer and is reviewing treatment options with his doctors.
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Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive' prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office confirmed Sunday.
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Stress eating doesn't always mean craving more: What to know to avoid overeating
When emotionally overwhelmed, it might feel natural to reach for a bag of chips. But how stress affects eating habits may be different than we realize, a psychologist says.
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A key to healthy aging? New study says you should load up on these kinds of carbs
A large new analysis looked at the eating habits of more than 47,000 women at midlife.
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Men are more likely to die from ‘broken heart syndrome'
It’s thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, like losing a loved one.
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Men are more likely to die of ‘broken heart syndrome,' study says
The condition is usually brought on by the stress of an event like losing a loved one.
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Ziploc, S.C. Johnson sued over alleged undisclosed microplastics
The class action lawsuit names several specific products, including freezer bags, slider freezer bags, slider storage bags and storage containers.