The sun's rays may give you that healthy glow — but below the surface, there may be serious health risks.

As doctors become better and better at detecting breast cancer early, some question whether every early detection warrants early surgery. New evidence suggests that the answer to that question may depend on the type of breast cancer patients have.

When you're sick, you may feel like the immune system is a weak tool for protecting the body. But new evidence is showing how medications might activate the immune system to treat a very serious illness — lung cancer.

When it comes to breast cancer surgery, a slightly wider scope may lead to better outcomes for patients.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a person who didn't know anyone affected by cancer. New evidence is highlighting just how widespread the disease is — and what can be done to stop it.

Taking "the pill" has become a routine part of life for many women around the world. But that doesn't mean birth control pills are entirely without risk.

It's not always one or the other when it comes to cancer treatment options like chemotherapy and surgery. And which comes first may make a difference.

Young women with a family history of breast cancer may be understandably anxious if diagnosed with the disease. But family history may not affect the ultimate outcome.

Catching cancer early can save lives, but screening too often — without good reason — may be costly and harmful.

For women with dense breasts, cancer can be hard to detect — and the risk of getting it can be high. Even so, additional cancer screening tests may not be necessary.