"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek's colon cancer battle highlights alarming rise in cases among younger adults. Learn the warning signs he missed.

Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.

A Penn Medicine study challenges sound machine benefits, finding that "pink noise" disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles, while earplugs are proven more effective.

James van der Beek shared the overlooked warning sign of his stage 3 colon cancer and why early screening at 45 is crucial.

Obesity contributes to more than 10% of infection-related deaths and up to 11% could be prevented by addressing obesity, according to a study of 550,000 adults in Finland and the U.K.

In a new op-ed, The New York Times admits legalization may have gone too far, citing addiction, mental health risks and rising THC levels. Doctors weigh in on the issue.

FDA refuses Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application, citing inadequate study design, as the company disputes decision, saying it contradicts prior FDA guidance.

Breakthrough research shows diabetes medicine metformin may reduce age-related vision loss by 37%. Liverpool study offers hope for AMD treatment.

Federal prescription drug platform TrumpRx aims to provide most-favored-nation pricing. Physicians discuss potential impact on drug affordability.

New Harvard study of 130,000+ people finds that drinking two to three cups of coffee daily cuts dementia risk by 18%. Caffeine appears key to brain protection benefits.

A new Stanford Medicine study reveals that colorblind men face 52% higher bladder cancer death risk because they can't see warning signs early enough.

Family estrangement affects 67 million Americans as political differences drive parent-child splits, experts say. Here are causes and impact as one mom shares her story.

Regular family meals may help discourage substance use in teenagers through consistent communication and strong parental involvement, researchers find.

Peptide therapy gains popularity as an alleged anti-aging solution, but health experts warn of significant limitations and serious safety concerns.