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'Western diet' blamed for growing risk of GI cancers among young adults

'Western diet' blamed for growing risk of GI cancers among young adults

A new report reveals that gastrointestinal cancer rates are rising in young adults, with "Western diet" and lifestyle factors, rather than genetics, identified as the leading drivers of disease.

Two of these fruits a day can boost gut health, fight cancer risk, doctor says

Two of these fruits a day can boost gut health, fight cancer risk, doctor says

A Boston gastroenterologist recommends eating two kiwis daily to improve digestion and prevent constipation, citing studies showing they outperform traditional fiber remedies.

Julian McMahon's official cause of death revealed: medical examiner

Julian McMahon's official cause of death revealed: medical examiner

Julian McMahon, the "Charmed" actor, died from lung metastasis due to head and neck cancer, according to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's report.

Actress reveals how cancer test that saved her life led to surprising family discovery

Actress reveals how cancer test that saved her life led to surprising family discovery

The breast cancer risk assessment test that detected Olivia Munn's aggressive Luminal B cancer has now identified breast cancer in her mother, demonstrating its life-saving potential.

Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn

Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn

Medical experts report rising lung cancer diagnoses in non-smokers as smoking rates decline, raising questions about expanding screening guidelines beyond traditional high-risk groups.

Bobby Jenks, closer for White Sox World Series-winning team, dead at 44

Bobby Jenks, closer for White Sox World Series-winning team, dead at 44

Former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, who recorded the final out of the 2005 World Series, died Saturday at the age of 44 after a battle with stomach cancer.

Former Eagles Super Bowl champ Bryan Braman battling rare, aggressive cancer: 'In the fight of his life'

Former Eagles Super Bowl champ Bryan Braman battling rare, aggressive cancer: 'In the fight of his life'

Super Bowl champion Bryan Braman is in the "fight of his life" as he undergoes treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.

Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats

Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats

Study analyzing 77 research papers finds habitual consumption of processed foods increases chronic disease risk, challenging assumptions about safe levels.

Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower dementia risk, especially with radiation therapy.

Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells

Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells

Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King Tut's tomb, into a leukemia-fighting agent.