Potatoes have been treated like dietary villains. But one colorful variety may be hiding surprising benefits for blood pressure, gut health and the body’s cancer defenses — thanks to a powerhouse antioxidant compound.

Can 10 minutes of exercise help your body fight cancer? It may not sound like much. But when it comes to teaching your body to become a tougher place for cancer to grow, it’s a very good place to start.

A mix of two supplements, already notable for health benefits, may help make glioblastoma less aggressive. Research points to a hopeful possibility: treating cancer by nudging tumors toward healing, rather than simply trying to destroy them.

Chemotherapy is a standard tool used against breast cancer, but researchers are always looking for ways to help it work better. A small clinical trial points to an inexpensive vitamin that may help more women see a more “complete” response…

What if some of the healthiest foods on your plate were carrying something your body doesn’t need? Researchers studying nonsmokers, under 50, with lung cancer found a pattern that surprised even them. And the explanation is hiding in plain sight.

A common food found in many American kitchens is linked to colon cancer, but nearly half of Americans don’t know the risk. A new report highlights this surprising gap in awareness and what it could mean for your long-term health.

One of the most worrisome aspects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the spike it causes in colorectal cancer risk. A team of researchers sought to better understand this link, and what they discovered could revolutionize IBD treatment…

Fruits and vegetables are integral to a healthy diet. But the pesticides used to grow them can cause serious harm over time. A recent look into real-world exposure appears daunting, but also provides clues for reducing pesticide intake on your plate…

If you or a loved one has type 2 diabetes, you know the importance of controlling it. But there’s another significant reason to manage it, better yet, help it go into remission: Cancer. Luckily, there’s one thing that can take both dangerous conditions down…

Microplastics are everywhere. For years, scientists have known these particles are small enough to enter the human body. Now we have begun to see the damage that occurs when that happens…

When the symptom of a disease is also what makes it worse, it becomes self-perpetuating. That’s the case with laryngeal cancer. Music soothes the savage beast, so scientists wondered, could it tame this cancer…

For thousands of years, medicinal mushrooms have been used for tumor therapy in traditional Chinese medicine. But one stands out because it also has anti-diabetic qualities. And if you know cancer’s favorite fuel source, it’s a no-brainer how it works…