Scientists may have found a new way to spot early signs of obesity, which could lead to novel prevention strategies. A study ...

Known as a “silent killer,” pancreatic cancer mostly creeps in quietly with almost undetectable symptoms, and yet remains a significant health challenge across the globe. With over half a million new ...

Wits scientists have identified a "microbial watchlist" of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that could cause cancer.

People with certain bacteria and fungi in their mouths may face a dramatically higher risk of pancreatic cancer — more than three times greater — according to new research from NYU Langone Health and ...

The vast community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract–the gut microbiome, is closely connected to many aspects of human heath, one of which is digestive function. The gut microbiome is ...