Is marijuana dangerous?
Early evidence shows cannabis may pose serious health risks.
What to do if radon levels in your home are high
Reducing the level of this dangerous gas will decrease your risk of lung cancer
Eat fruit every day, it keeps cancer away
Fruit’s abundant antioxidants and nutrients can protect against cancer and help regulate hormones. Find out which fruits offer the most benefits.
Why we don't include race as a risk factor
When discussing risk factors for cancer, among other health conditions, one that often comes up is race.
Can a blood draw tell you whether you have cancer?
Liquid biopsies analyze blood, urine, or sputum for DNA signatures of cancer, and can detect many cancers earlier than current screening protocols. The technology is still developing, but could radically transform cancer diagnosis and treatment.
How targeted interventions can reduce risk
Targeted lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on your risk profile for cancer.
Positive and negative predictive value
This more complex metric than test sensitivity or specificity will allow you to understand the likelihood that any specific test result–whether positive or negative–is in fact accurate.
Take Control of Your Health
Catch shares cutting-edge science and simple actions that could change your future.