These Infections Are Linked to 12% of New Cancer Cases

These are the common infections that can cause cancer - and how to protect yourself

Just getting a tattoo or sharing food can leave people at risk

These Infections Are Linked to 12% of New Cancer Cases

A computer illustration of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) —Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library—Getty ImagesCancer can seem random. It’s often the result of many factors, including genetic mutations that build up over a lifetime of exposure to sun, pollution, and other sources of DNA damage, combined with a person’s genetic predisposition. DNA damage accumulated over time can weaken the body’s ability to suppress out-of-control cell growth, which is how…

A common bedroom act is linked to rising cancer rates, but can you stay safe?

A leading cancer expert links rising throat cancer cases among non-smokers to HPV transmitted through sexual contact. Credit: Quilia/Unsplash