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Does Coffee Contain a Carcinogen? Here's What the Science Says

By Laura Geggel last updated

If a lawsuit in California is successful, Golden State stores that sell coffee will have to warn customers that drinking a cup of joe may be a cancer risk, according to news reports.

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New Blood Test Can Detect 8 Types of Cancer

By Tereza Pultarova published

Researchers have developed a new blood test that can detect eight common types of cancer, including the notoriously elusive liver and pancreatic cancers.

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Is There Radium In Your Tap Water? New Map Can Show You

By Rachael Rettner published

You might be surprised to hear that tap water for more than 170 million Americans contains the radioactive element.

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Mitt Romney's Prostate Cancer: What's a Good Prognosis?

By Sara G. Miller published

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was treated for prostate cancer last summer, according to news reports.

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Here's How Alcohol Can Damage DNA and Increase Cancer Risk

By Tereza Pultarova published

Drinking alcohol can cause damage to DNA that can lead to an increase in cancer risk, according to a new study done in animals.

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Breast Implants Linked to a Rare Cancer: How Big Is the Risk?

By Rachael Rettner published

Women with breast implants are at increased risk of developing a rare type of cancer, but what exactly are the chances of getting cancer from implants?

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If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don't They Screen People?

By Laura Geggel published

'Spermbot' May One Day Help Treat Cervical Cancer

By Tereza Pultarova published

A biohybrid sperm microrobot might one day deliver anti-cancer drugs to tumors in the female reproductive tract, according to a new paper from Germany.

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Drinking Alcohol Really Does Raise Your Cancer Risk, Doctors Warn

By Rachael Rettner published

Drinking alcohol, even a light or moderate amount, increases the risk of several common cancers, according to a leading group of cancer doctors.

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Women Who Use IUDs May Have Lower Risk of Cervical Cancer

By Dyani Sabin published

Women who use an intrauterine device for birth control may have a lower risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a new review and meta-analysis.

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Lay Off 'Pot Cures Cancer' Claims, FDA Warns

By Sara G. Miller published

Medical marijuana may help with several health conditions, but it's certainly not a cure for cancer.

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Sorry, You Can't Stop Aging – Here's the Math to Prove It

By Samantha Mathewson published

Growing old is a natural part of life, but that hasn't stopped people from turning to anti-aging skin treatments, specialized diets and other tricks to try to reverse the effects of aging.

Do You Know the Risk Factors for Cancer? Many Americans Don't

By Rachael Rettner published

Many Americans have misconceptions about risk factors for cancer, according to a new survey.

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Cancer Linked to Breast Implants Is on the Rise

By Sara G. Miller published

Cases of a rare type of cancer that is linked to breast implants appear to be on the rise, according to a new review.

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40 Percent of Cancer Cases in US Linked to Weight

By Jasmin Malik Chua published

Being overweight or obese increases a person's risk for at least 13 types of cancer, according to a new report.

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Inhaled Toy Triggers 'Traffic Jam' in Lungs 40 Years Later

By Cari Nierenberg published

A 47-year-old British man who was being tested for lung cancer received some good, but unexpected, news...

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One-Quarter of Cancer Patients Use Medical Marijuana, Study Finds

By Sara G. Miller published

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PSA Screening May Reduce Prostate Cancer Deaths After All

By Tracy Staedter published

For men approaching 50 years old, deciding whether or not to be screened for prostate cancer can be confusing.

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Sen. John McCain's Brain Cancer: What Are Glioblastomas?

By Sara G. Miller published

Senator John McCain was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a glioblastoma, his office said yesterday (July 19).

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What Are Selenium Supplements?

By Lauren Cox published

Selenium supplements are taken by people who want to prevent cancer, heart disease, memory loss and diabetes. But does taking selenium work? Here's a look at what the science says.