Each year, approximately 20 million people receive a cancer diagnosis. At that time, a patient usually learns their cancer’s stage, which is typically a number ranging from one to four. While staging is designed, in part, to help...

Breast cancer is a shockingly common disease - as many as 13% of females may get it at some point in their lives. And there's a lot of confusing info out there about it, from hormones to BRCA genes to risks and treatments. So we're here...

Hank gives us the top 5 scientifically documented reasons why breastfeeding is awesome - for both mom and baby.

In a New York Times op-ed, actress Angelina Jolie disclosed she had a preventative double mastectomy because she carries a greater genetic risk of developing breast cancer. Gwen Ifill talks with genetic counselor Beth Peshkin of...

Seasonal illnesses from infectious diseases aren’t a new concept, but a few decades ago public health experts began to notice the same behavior in some non-infectious diseases like breast cancer. These patterns have helped us learn a lot...

We've all heard, “breast is best," but is it true? What's the real science behind breast milk and baby formula?

What would you do if you found out that cancer could be lurking in your genes? More people are getting news like that these days as more kinds of cancer are being linked to specific genes and genetic tests let doctors screen your...

Working with a team of physicists, Dr. Deborah Rhodes developed a new tool for tumor detection that's 3 times as effective as traditional mammograms for women with dense breast tissue. The life-saving implications are stunning. So why...

For decades, researcher Mina Bissell pursued a revolutionary idea -- that a cancer cell doesn't automatically become a tumor, but rather, depends on surrounding cells (its microenvironment) for cues on how to develop. She shares the two...

They're probably the most successful birds in the history of birds. But what do you really know about pigeons? Hank shares three weird facts about the birds, from their amazing chick-raising trick to their history of heroism in wartime.

At some point in our lives, almost every one of us will have our heart broken. Imagine how different things would be if we paid more attention to this unique emotional pain. Psychologist Guy Winch reveals how recovering from heartbreak...

Tattoos can transform and empower people, with some seeking them out to reconnect with their bodies due to scarring, physical abnormalities or the aftermath of a procedure or illness. Paramedical tattooist Becky Barker shares the art and...

Modern medicine is in danger of losing a powerful, old-fashioned tool: human touch. Physician and writer Abraham Verghese describes our strange new world where patients are merely data points, and calls for a return to the traditional...

Hank gives us the top 5 scientifically documented reasons why breastfeeding is awesome - for both mom and baby.

Babies are amazing, tiny humans. They’re so fascinating that we’ve done a lot of videos about them, so we’ve collected a bunch of our favorites here for you to enjoy!

Hank gives you five MORE reasons why you should probably avoid smoking, or quit if you already smoke - in addition to those big ones you already know about. These are the weird reasons.

You know what's weird? Babies. They cry but don't produce tears; they can crawl before they can ... crawl. And they have MORE BONES THAN YOU! Learn more about these and other odd truths about newborn miniature humans.

Howcast - Tradition says slice at the table, but we think your guests will just as happy with a pretty, plated presentation.

Howcast - Make breastfeeding easier for you and your baby by starting off right.

Howcast - When it comes to breasts, some prefer natural and homegrown; others want the best modern science has to offer. Whatever your preference, here’s how to spot the difference.

Howcast - Learn how to do a breast self-exam properly -- then do it! -- in this breast cancer awareness video with expert Marisa Weiss, MD.

Howcast - Learn about the different breast cancer stages and what they mean in this Howcast video with expert Marisa Weiss, MD.

Howcast - Learn what inflammatory breast cancer is in this Howcast video with expert Marisa Weiss, MD.

Howcast - Learn if breast pain is ever a symptom of breast cancer in this Howcast video with expert Marisa Weiss, MD.