Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is on the fast track to becoming the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Why? A common denominator in two common conditions turns cells cancerous, but there’s a way to throw a kink into the equation…

We’ve got all kinds of reasons for not exercising. But if you’re not walking because it takes hours a day to get in 10,000 steps, I’ve got the shortcut to better benefits in a fraction of the time…

No need to travel to Florida. New findings reveal the real fountain of youth is much closer to home. Tweaking our own T cells, immune system cells, is the start of what scientists are calling a “living drug” to halt the ravages of time…

The human body can produce many of the nutrients it needs to maintain health. But not all of them. And if you’re not eating all the right foods, you could be deficient in one of the most critical: omega-3 fatty acids. Finally, someone’s doing something about it…

Chronic constipation affects 1 in 5 Americans. It’s been a problem for far too long time. But scientists revisiting existing research have found, among other things, that a popular fuzzy fruit could provide some much-needed relief.

When cellular energy diminishes, the body’s processes break down and so do we. That’s aging. But one key factor can be manipulated to slow it, and now research says potentially reverse it, including the outward signs we’d really like to do something about…

Gut bacteria doesn’t just keep your gut healthy, it helps you avoid sickness and disease. One type in particular is showing great promise in not only shrinking cancerous tumors, but eradicating them. And a simple vitamin can help it thrive in your gut…

When María Branyas Morera died at the age of 117, she left more than memories. She left science a gift: samples of her microbiome. Researchers are revealing the secrets it held that could help all of us live a lot longer…

Zeaxanthin is best known for supporting eye health. But what it does for our eyes is just the tip of the iceberg. Scientists show how zeaxanthin can be a powerful ally in the fight against some of the most dangerous cancers…

The American Heart Association says lead contributes to heart disease. And those trying to be the fittest among us may be at the highest risk based on an investigation into the lead content of protein powders and shakes…

Vitamin D is the secret to a strong immune system. It’s proven to stimulate your first line of defense against illness. But a simple mistake can do the opposite, setting your immune system up for failure by stealing your natural vitamin D…

Fatty liver, now called Metabolic-associated steatotic fatty liver disease, affects more than 100 million of us in the U.S. The good news is that it’s reversible when caught early, and that may have gotten a lot easier…