As we age, our cells acquire cancer-causing mutations, but mutations alone are rarely enough to start a tumor. An ...

About 50 million Americans aren’t getting screened for colon cancer at a time when colon-cancer rates are rising.

You might think of iron deficiency or diabetes as reasons for persistent fatigue, but a lack of two vitamins could be the ...

A new trial shows outdoor runners avoid winter vitamin D deficiency without supplements, matching those who took a daily pill ...

Campaigners are "disappointed" by a recommendation from health experts that only a small group of men should be screened for ...

The liquid biopsy can provide an “early alert” for deadly cancers before symptoms appear, according to its manufacturer.

Abstract: This research investigates a new method of blood group prediction based on fingerprint patterns processed by Support Vector Classifiers (SVC). Conventional serological techniques are ...

An Alzheimer's biomarker blood test during middle age may help doctors detect very early signs of cognitive decline to help ...

After surgery for colon cancer, many patients face the question of whether follow-up chemotherapy is necessary to prevent a possible relapse. The decision is particularly difficult in so-called Stage ...

Scientists may have found a completely new way to treat depression by targeting inflammation instead of brain chemistry.

A Harvard study found that people who could do more push-ups were less likely to develop heart problems over the next decade.

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...