A new study suggests a specific gene determines whether omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are effective in lowering -- or ...

The global rise in obesity is staggering. Obesity has doubled in over 70 nations within a span of a mere four decades.

The study was pretty simple. Researchers analyzed health records from nearly 34,000 American veterans and discovered that ...

Quitting smoking greatly improves health, but the risk of lung cancer persists due to lasting effects of tobacco. Complete ...

Men with prostate cancer can safely exercise, benefiting from reduced treatment side effects, improved mental health, and ...

PCOS can cause irregular periods, weight gain, and fertility issues. Researchers are also learning more about how PCOS can ...

How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research ...

Health-tech companies are designing models that identify patients at risk of developing cancer, and who might need more screening or preventive care.

Doctors say it's important to know your risk factors and how to manage your weight and overall health. Quitting smoking can ...

"This study shows that first screening nonparticipants represent a large population at long-term risk of dying from breast ...

Taking daily low-dose aspirin could almost halve the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence for some patients whose tumors have ...

University of Oxford researchers released a study indicating that drinking even light amounts of alcohol increases a person's ...