People who suffer from frequent heartburn may be at an increased risk for cancers of the throat and vocal cords even if they don't smoke or drink alcohol, a new study says.

The head of the UN's Aids prevention agency hailed Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who remains in a critical condition in hospital, for his role in breaking the silence and shame surrounding the deadly disease.

For many women breast cancer is a real fear and the odds are even greater when diet and family history are taken into account. Knowing their risk factors means women can take preventative action to help reduce their chance of developing the disease.

Black men with very low-risk prostate cancer may not do as well with a wait-and-see treatment approach as white men, scientists revealed.

Ever found yourself sanitising the toilet, your hands and just about everything you touch? This can keep you germ free but only for so long.