Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show. USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Type 2 diabetes affects more than 37 million Americans, with millions more living with prediabetes without knowing it. While most people understand that excess weight and poor diet contribute to ...

Risk factors are things that raise your chances of getting a disease. There are different types of risk factors such as genetic, biological, lifestyle and exposure. For each person, a mix of these ...

Scientists have found a link between blood type A and a higher risk of stomach cancer. This connection appears over time.

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Alcohol’s cancer risk is shaped by a powerful mix of biology, behavior, and social factors—often in ways people don’t expect.

Share on Pinterest Eating some foods in early childhood, like gluten-rich cereal, may increase a child’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Image credit: rachasuk/Getty Images. Type 1 diabetes is a ...

It's long been known that no amount of alcohol is good for the body — and now new research spotlights the potential harm it can cause. More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, ...

Various factors can increase the risk of developing migraine, including genetics, hormonal changes, and lifestyle choices like smoking. Migraine is a neurological condition involving intense, ...

Can I reduce my risk of prostate cancer through lifestyle changes? - You can’t change your age, ethnicity or family history, ...