Wits scientists have identified a "microbial watchlist" of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that could cause cancer.

Fears about cell phones causing cancer persist despite scientific evidence to the contrary, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announcing a new investigation. Here’s what we know.

Free radicals are highly reactive and unstable molecules that are made by the body naturally as a byproduct of normal metabolism. Free radicals can also be made by the body after exposure to toxins in ...

Vaping has not been around long enough for researchers to fully understand the long-term health impacts. However, the aerosol a person inhales when vaping contains some chemicals that may be linked to ...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among people younger than 50 in the United States, according to a ...

Are sanitizers safe or not? The use of hand sanitizers has increased significantly since the coronavirus pandemic. Let us explain whether using them poses a risk of cancer or if this is just a rumor.

Stomach cancer usually starts with precancerous changes in the stomach’s inner lining. Precancerous conditions are changes that occur in the body that may lead to cancer. Several precancerous changes ...

All of our cells use sugar as an energy source. Eating too much added sugar can increase your risk of chronic diseases, including cancer. Foods with naturally occurring sugar, such as fruit, have ...

From heart disease, respiratory illness, infections, diabetes, to cancer, here are the top 5 most dangerous diseases that are ...

Semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic® — causes thyroid tumors in rodents. But it’s unclear if this happens in humans. Currently, research hasn’t found a link between Ozempic® and any type of ...

Women’s reproductive health is impacted significantly with their busy lifestyles. A few bad habits can discreetly influence the cervix and make it vulnerable to infections, chronic inflammation and ...

Lung cancer cases are rising among non-smokers. Here's why the proportion is increasing, key causes, early signs, diagnosis, ...