Early Signs of the Flu

Each year the flu virus affects Americans with symptoms ranging from fever, chills, muscle aches, cough and headache. Because the earlier you treat the flu, the sooner you can begin to improve, it is important to recognize the early signs of the flu.

Rachel Nall
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Early Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

One of the biggest problems with pancreatic cancer is by the time symptoms become severe enough to alert the person to make a doctor’s appointment, it's already progressed to a serious stage.

Maria Ledbetter
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Is late-night eating linked to cancer? A doctor breaks it down

A recent study linked certain cancers with late-night eating—but that may be just a part of the picture.

Jacqueline Nochisaki
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Flight attendants have higher cancer rates, and this doctor thinks he knows why

Flight attendants are at an increased risk for several types of cancers — and radiation exposure (from outer space) along with what's known as circadian rhythm disruption (from red-eye shifts and constant jet lag) have been cited as potential causes for the prevalence of cancer.

Shannan Rouss
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This Specific Penis Shape Is Linked to Cancer Risk

Are you the proud owner of a curved penis? You might be at a higher risk of developing several types of cancer.

Ada Ciuca
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Certain Cancers That Cause Nosebleeds

Most nosebleeds stop on their own without medical treatment and typically don’t represent a significant health concern. However, recurrent or unexplained nosebleeds may indicate a serious underlying disease, including cancer.

Sylvie Tremblay, MSc
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What to Expect in the Last Stage of Cancer

When cancer cannot be cured, the disease eventually progresses to its last stage. Certain signs and symptoms typically occur as the end of life approaches, regardless of the type of cancer involved.

Dr. Tina M. St. John
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A Daily Dose of Aspirin Can Stop Cancer From Developing

New research suggests taking low doses of aspirin on a daily basis can reduce the chance of death from cancer.

Leah Groth
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Maria Menounos Thinks She Knows What Caused Her Brain Tumor

Several months after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor, Maria Menounos has admitted she believes the stresses and toxicities of her high-profile job continued to her brain tumor.

Leah Groth
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The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Doc Is Exactly What You Need on International Women's Day

Just in time for International Women's Day, we've been delivered an empowering trailer for an upcoming documentary about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Hoku Krueger
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Causes of Black Stool Color

Black stools occur for various reasons, the most serious being upper digestive tract bleeding. But certain foods, medicines and supplements might be to blame.

Sarah Harding
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Can You Eat Daikon Radish Greens?

Like a carrot, the small green leaves of a daikon radish support a large, edible root. Some daikon roots grow as large as 50 pounds, but the root is not the only edible part. You can eat all parts of a daikon radish, including the greens.

Christine Mathis
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