A new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) is out, and it reveals some great news. Although cancer is still the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., right behind heart disease, the cancer death rate has substantially...
In the past few years, we've seen a marked increase in discussions about the microbiome, the microorganisms found in the gut. Studies have shown that the quality of these microorganisms is linked directly to many aspects of our health,...
The aftermath of the wildfires in California has left more than just ashes, dust, and homeless people. Local residents also face environmental hazards caused by the common, toxic-laden, household items that burned alongside the buildings. Although homes are supposed to...
Last September, a community of people came together to celebrate achieving the impossible: beating cancer. This community -- made up of doctors, researchers, advocates, the cancer survivors themselves -- has significant knowledge about innovative ways to treat this lethal...
We've known for a while that obesity causes an increased risk of developing cancer. Until now, the reasons behind that have only been based on hypotheses. Medical experts always suspected that body fat damaged healthy cells, but they never...
Choosing to eat organic food has become increasingly popular in the last decade, as advocates believe the extra cost goes a long way to protect their health.
But does eating organic food really make a difference?
Until now, the benefits have...
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio have recently developed a treatment that could extend the lives of those battling colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S.
One of the unfortunate aspects of colorectal cancer is...
A medical center in Winston Salem, North Carolina has given an excellent example of why patients should always seek a second opinion for detrimental diagnoses.
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is under investigation after it was discovered that they improperly...
Michele Brough was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in April, and naturally, her doctor reached out to her healthcare insurer, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to get pre-approval for a medicine that would help improve her immune...
You should never ignore any sudden changes or pain in your body or the consequences could be deadly. Experts say, these signals may be a warning sign of serious medical symptoms and complications.
Everybody knows or was taught that...
