A review of 48 clinical trials on GLP-1 safety suggests the popular meds probably have little to no effect on cancer risk.

A new national survey finds the majority of U.S. adults report having a high level of trust in scientists when it comes to cancer information, but the results also suggest politics do play a role.

A new study finds an increasing number of women 18-49 years old are being diagnosed with breast cancer, and most of the cases are invasive.

A new study finds people who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop adenomas or colon polyps that are often precursors to colon cancer.

Major advances in treatment and care have led to improved survival for many women with advanced breast cancer, new study finds.

Researchers analyzed cancer trends in 42 countries and found a surge in certain cancer types in both young and older adults – with one exception.

A new report from the American Cancer Society finds a steep rise in lobular breast cancer between 2012 and 2021.

A new study finds patients under 50 who experience rectal bleeding are 8.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Researchers unlock the molecular secrets behind Spanish supercentenarian who lived 117 years free of cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

What started as a normal milestone for 14-year-old Liliana Castaneda turned into a fight for her life. Heavy bleeding was originally dismissed as stress—but it was actually a rare vaginal cancer.

A young boy in Los Angeles donates stem cells to help his father beat leukemia. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai say he is one of their youngest and bravest donors.

Prostate cancer rates are increasing about 3% per year, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. And the biggest increases are being seen in advanced-stage disease, which is harder to treat.

Blinded by childhood cancer, a newly engaged Chicago woman receives rare triple-organ transplant at Northwestern Medicine.

The risk of developing a second primary cancer after being treated for early invasive breast cancer is only slightly higher than the general population, according to a new study.

A new survey finds only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have heard of the HPV virus that causes oral and cervical cancer… and even fewer know there's a preventive vaccine.

In a new pilot study, researchers found breast cancer patients who experienced cognitive impairment after chemotherapy had lower levels of gray matter in brain regions connected to memory and language.

New research conducted in mice and humans finds the artificial sweetener sucralose changes gut bacteria in ways that can limit immunotherapy response in cancer patients.

A new study finds people with cannabis use disorder are more than three times as likely to develop oral cancer within five years.

Researchers discover steep increases in cancer deaths linked to obesity since 1999, especially among women, older adults and Black people.

A new study finds early-onset gastrointestinal cancers increased by nearly 15% from 2010 to 2019.

A new study finds the combination of excess weight and heart disease in postmenopausal women is associated with an especially high risk of developing breast cancer.

A new study finds a single dose of psilocybin provides long-term relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety in cancer patients.

A new study finds people who are physically active after a cancer diagnosis lower their risk of death significantly.

In a groundbreaking procedure, surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center have removed a large spinal tumor through a 19-year-old patient’s eye.

A new mother of twins from Berlin finds a miracle in Chicago after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine save her life with a double-lung transplant.

Certain types of cancer are becoming increasingly common in people under 50, according to new research. These include breast, colon, kidney and uterine cancer.

A new study finds older breast cancer patients who were screened at least once during the five years prior to diagnosis had 54% lower odds of advanced disease.

An exclusive HealthDay Interview with Alicia Zhou, PhD, CEO of the Cancer Research Institute.

A new study finds just 18% of former and current smokers who are eligible for lung cancer CT scans are getting the tests.

Working out just 1 or 2 days per week can significantly lower your risk of death from heart disease and cancer, as long as you get in the recommended number of minutes, researchers say.

What you eat greatly impacts your chances of healthy aging. In a new study, just over 9% of U.S. adults made it to the age of 70 free of physical, mental and cognitive impairments, and their diet had a lot to do with it, according to researchers.

HealthDay talks with Dr. Jennifer Davids, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Boston Medical Center.

A new study finds no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine. However, researchers say white wine was associated with an increased risk of skin cancer.

Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.

In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.

A new study finds women of color are less likely to receive same-day diagnostic imaging or biopsies after an abnormal mammogram finding.

A new study from the American Cancer Society finds menthol cigarettes increase the risk of death from all causes more than non-menthol smokes.

A new study finds women who have used the Pill are 26% less likely to develop ovarian cancer, and the benefit is even greater in women who took the Pill while in their mid-forties.

In a new study, cancer patients with high muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were significantly less likely to die from any cause.

A new report from the American Cancer Society warns progress against the disease may be in jeopardy. While overall cancer mortality continues to drop, incidence rates among women and young adults are on the rise.

Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.

Women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have prevalent heart disease, according to researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

U.S. News & World Report, working with leading medical and nutrition experts, reveals a list of the best diets for overall health and specific conditions.

A new study links daily consumption of coffee and/or tea to a lower risk of head and neck cancer, including mouth and throat cancers.

In a new study, women with low-risk DCIS breast cancer who underwent active monitoring had similar recurrence rates as women who underwent surgery to remove their cancer.