Certain health conditions can increase the risk of severe disease from Covid-19

Cancer, high blood pressure, and poor respiratory health all increase the chance of a...

There's more evidence that taking supplements is a waste of money — and could be harmful to your health

A new study found that nutritional supplements don't offer health benefits, and could...

A baby boy is the first person born using 'in vitro maturation'

The French woman's success with IVM (in vitro maturation) could lead to more ways for...

We tried out controversial DIY genetic testing to identify health and fitness issues – here’s what we found

The tests claim – controversially – the ability to spot a genetic predisposition to...

34 of the most dangerous things science has strongly linked to cancer

Cancer is everywhere. Here are 34 of the most potent, carcinogenic things you can breathe...

Unlicensed medical 'cures' are flourishing in closed Facebook groups, where cancer treatments — and even surgery — are sold beyond the reach of the law

Business Insider found a 7,000-member group devoted to selling a protein with no proven...

American doctors want a warning label on cheese because of a link to breast cancer, but the evidence is mixed

An American nonprofit with 12,000 doctor members has petitioned the US FDA. A...

'Stop letting insignificant situations stress you out': A 32-year-old woman wrote her own obituary with a lesson on living

Ashley Kuzma died last month from laryngeal cancer at the age of 32. Before she died, she...