Medications are not one-size-fits-all. They can affect people differently. Even simple NSAIDs like aspirin can have varying effects.

Cancer is a scary diagnosis, but there’s some really good news out there these days — more people are surviving.

The wisdom of the common parental advice to eat your veggies doesn't just apply to children.

Cancer patients are winning the battle against the disease like never before, but age and race may play a role in determining survival odds.

Patients who have survived colorectal cancer have been through a lot. And they may go through more if they keep lighting up.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved a vaccine to prevent several types of cancer associated with human papillomavirus (HPV).

Thinking about taking a daily aspirin to improve your health? You may want to think again. Some side effects of aspirin may outweigh the medication's benefits.

In recent years, rates of some types of cancers have dropped in older patients. But new research suggests the rate of colorectal cancer may be on the rise in younger patients.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death in the US. And, despite knowing they face a raised risk for CRC, some patients aren’t following the doctor's orders to have routine cancer screenings.

Medical procedures like colonoscopies and chemotherapy can be great screening tools and treatments for bowel cancer. But patients may be able to take measures at home to reduce their risk for this disease.