Cancer is rising in adults under 55, and researchers are looking beneath the surface for answers. A surprising clue points to a hidden change inside some younger bodies that could reshape ideas about cancer and aging.

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.

Researchers conducted a series of tests on compounds commonly found in plants to see which, if any, might have a stronger tendency to prevent deadly blood clots. It just so happens the winner also has powerful anti-cancer clout too…

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.