Why are so many young people getting cancer? It’s complicated

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [Why are so many young people getting cancer? It’s complicated]( Within the past month, two public figures—Olivia Munn and Kate Middleton—have announced that they have cancer. Both cases are surprising, given that Munn and Middleton are in their forties, and the vast majority of cancers are diagnosed among people 50 and older. They're not alone. Data show that cancer is on the rise among younger adults—but doctors aren't totally sure why. [READ MORE]( Share This Story What Else to Read [Puerto Rico Declares Public Health Emergency as Dengue Cases Rise]( By Jim Wyss / Bloomberg Puerto Rico’s dengue emergency has no immediate impact on travel but will make it easier for the health department to access funding for detection and prevention. [Read More »]( [How to Safely Watch the Total Eclipse]( By Jeffrey Kluger The total eclipse on April 8 will be a magnificent spectacle. Here's how to protect your eyes. [Read More »]( [What To Know About High Cholesterol in Kids]( By Sandeep Ravindran Detecting it could reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes later in life. [Read More »]( [7 Ways to Bring a Dead Friendship Back to Life]( By Angela Haupt Positivity, consistency, and vulnerability play a key role. [Read More »]( [Tuning in to Your Most-Ignored Sense Can Make You Happier]( By Haley Weiss Want to feel happier? Curating your soundscape may benefit your physical and mental health. [Read More »]( If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and edited by Angela Haupt. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2024 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.