The causes (and dangers) of chronic inflammation

If you have a preference for high-temperature foods and drinks, you may be doing damage that could eventually lead to cancer.

Sweetened beverages like juice and soda increase your risk for cancer, Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, and cause widespread inflammation. But there are healthy alternatives to satisfy your craving.

When discussing risk factors for cancer, among other health conditions, one that often comes up is race.

Liquid biopsies analyze blood, urine, or sputum for DNA signatures of cancer, and can detect many cancers earlier than current screening protocols. The technology is still developing, but could radically transform cancer diagnosis and treatment.