Dairy, calcium and vitamin D have been shown to help prevent colorectal cancer. But can they help people who’ve already had colorectal cancer?

The risk of skin cancer for those who are exposed to the sun without adequate protection is well established. But what about exposure to tanning beds?

Chemotherapy is the use of medications to treat cancer. Like almost any other medication, chemotherapy can have side effects. The FDA recently warned of a potential side effect of one chemotherapy medication.

Endometrial cancer is less common in Asian countries than in Western countries. A new study has found these lower rates don't seem to result from a specific food that Asian women eat.

Cigarette smoking and diabetes are associated with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer. Now another risk factor for this cancer has been confirmed.

Matters of health can't always be separated clearly into physical issues and mental issues. A new review examined one such overlap between physical and mental health — sleeping troubles in cancer patients.

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that people get through their diet and that the body produces when exposed to sunlight. If people do not have enough of the vitamin in their blood, they might be at risk for some serious health problems.

High public awareness of breast cancer has driven charity walks and fundraising from large organizations that stress the importance of regular screening mammograms.

Spending a lot of time sitting down has been found to increase the risk of chronic disease and death. New research says that excess sitting time can be even more detrimental to a person's health.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer. The disease has been particularly hard to detect early enough for doctors to make much of a difference. But that could change, according to new research.