Cancer
- HealthYahoo Life
Cancer is the second leading cause of death for Americans. Here are 11 ways to reduce your risk.
"This is something that can be very frightening, but there's a lot you can do to really empower yourself to take steps to reduce your cancer risk," one expert says.
8 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Gary Sinise's son, Mac, died at 33 from a '1 in a million' disease. What to know about chordoma.
Gary Sinise's son, Mac, died last month after being diagnosed more than five years ago with a rare form of cancer.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
When do you need to start getting a mammogram? New research says starting at 40 can save lives.
What are the benefits and possible risks of getting a baseline mammogram at age 40? Here's what experts say.
6 min read - HealthYahoo Life
What's the difference between an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer? Here's what you need to know.
King Charles does not have prostate cancer, nor is prostate cancer linked to having an enlarged prostate. Here's what to know about both conditions.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Toby Keith shared his stomach cancer diagnosis 2 years before his death. Here's what to know about the disease, from symptoms to survival rates.
The country singer, who died Monday, announced that he was undergoing treatment for stomach cancer in 2022.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is urging others to get screened for prostate cancer. Why aren't they recommended for all men?
Prostate cancer screening isn’t always recommended. How do you know if or when to do it? Here’s what experts say.
5 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Unexplained weight loss can be one of the first signs of cancer, new study finds. Here's why.
Experts say that recent, unexplained weight loss is a "well-known phenomenon" associated with cancer. But other health conditions can cause weight loss as well.
4 min read