Tracy Swartz

I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 45 — this is my biggest regret

Financial adviser David Hungerford, of Long Island, joined an unfortunate club with a growing membership — people under 50 with colorectal cancer.

Most adults expected to be overweight or obese by 2050 — these states need the most help

"The unprecedented global epidemic of overweight and obesity is a profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure,” said lead study author Emmanuela Gakidou.

These sleep habits can raise the risk of premature death by up to 29% — 7 tips for better z's

"This study highlights the importance of maintaining healthy sleep over time," sleep epidemiologist Dayna Johnson said.

Most people 'have no idea' that these 4 common medications can increase their risk of skin cancer

Before you enjoy the spring-like weather, you may want to check your medicine cabinet.

These 2 diet changes can help you sleep longer — and how scientists used Pokémon to figure it out

If you're not catching enough zzzs at night, you may not be getting enough nutrients.

Scientists find 'key' that could be driving rising colon cancer rates

Colon cancer has been on the rise in Americans under 50 for the last three decades, but it's not exactly clear why.

Just one night of sleep deprivation is as bad for your immune system as obesity: study

Here's another reason not to pull an all-nighter.

Eating this fruit can improve muscle health 'at the genetic level': researchers

Here's how to age like a fine wine.

Sleeping next to a partner has these health benefits — but it doesn't work for hookups

And they lived nap-pily ever after...

This all-natural immunity booster can make flu symptoms less awful

If you're suffering from the flu, you could use some morel support.

5 health lessons we can learn from the 1950s — 4 are easy things you can do at home

New test could detect Alzheimer's sign a decade before it shows up on brain scans

Alzheimer's disease — which affects an estimated 7 million Americans — is notoriously difficult to detect, especially in its initial stages.

Popular artificial sweetener can increase risk of heart attack, stroke: new study

Not all artificial sweeteners are created equal.

The best — and worst — things to order at 6 fast food restaurants, according to an oncologist

There are healthy ways to fill up on fast food — without a whopper of a stomachache.

Why it's easier for some people to remember dreams than others — and 5 signs you may have better recall

Only 11% of Americans say they almost always remember their dreams.

How much ink really stays in your body when you get tattooed: study

Color them surprised.

Most pancreatic cancer isn't caught until it's late stage — a new blood test could change that

The American Cancer Society estimates that 67,400 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year and nearly 52,000 will die from the disease.

This popular birth control method can multiply your risk of heart attack by 3.8 times

An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception.

These 'invisible' earbuds are designed to help you fall asleep faster — and turn off once you're out

"Our earbuds combine real-time measurement and customized sound therapy in a single device," CEO and founder Seungpyo Noh told The Post.

The surprising way scientists say smokers can ease nicotine withdrawal

Roughly half of US adult smokers try to quit each year but usually less than 10% actually succeed.