Health

Watching the Olympic Games could make you eat more

Ever wondered why you reach for a snack after hitting the gym? Research shows that physical exercise often leads to increased food consumption, whether it is treating yourself for a job well done or replenishing the energy ...

Genetics

New technique reveals earliest signs of genetic mutations

Mutations are changes in the molecular "letters" that make up the DNA code, the blueprint for all living cells. Some of these changes can have little effect, but others can lead to diseases, including cancer. Now, a new study ...

Cardiology

Menopause and the heart connection

Women experience menopause at different ages—and different ways—which can, among other things, affect their heart health.

Oncology & Cancer

A disturbing trend in colon and rectal cancers

Over the past three decades, rates of colon and rectal cancers—collectively known as colorectal cancer—have steadily risen among people under the age of 50. It's particularly striking because rates have been declining ...

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