(HealthDay News) — Oral cancer typically is diagnosed between the ages of 55 and 64. It tends to affect more men than women, and will make up about 3 percent of all cancers diagnosed in 2017. The American Dental Association says symptoms of oral cancer may include: A mouth soreContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Caring for a child with cancer can be emotionally and physically overwhelming. The Children’s Oncology Group says the best thing such a parent can do is to accept help from friends and family. The group mentions these benefits of doing so: You will have more energy toContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Today’s American teens are smoking less than ever, and the trend may be keeping many from smoking pot, too. That’s the finding of a new study that tracked more than 1 million teens from 1991 to 2016. But the news wasn’t all good,Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — While the harmful effects of smoking are well-documented, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds us of the benefits of quitting: Reduced risk of lung cancer and other types of cancer. Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke within two years of quitting. Fewer respiratoryContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The Cancer Moonshot Initiative now has a detailed road map designed to cram a decade’s worth of medical advancement into half that time. A new report, authored by more than 50 leading U.S. cancer doctors, highlights 13 priority areas for improving the medicalContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Popping certain heartburn drugs like they’re candy might up your odds for stomach cancer, new research suggests. The risk was proportionate to how long and how often these drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), were taken. That risk increased anywhere from two toContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Currently, people at average risk of colon cancer are told to start screening for the disease at age 50. But a new study raises the question of whether earlier screening could be better. Looking at more than 6,000 patients who underwent colonoscopies, FrenchContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — High school students who use electronic cigarettes are more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes, a new Canadian study finds. “Youth may be trying e-cigarettes before smoking because they are easier to access: until recently, youth could legally purchase e-cigarettes without nicotine, whereasContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A leading group of U.S. pediatricians is encouraging parents to donate to public cord blood banks after the birth of their children. The past decade has seen an increase in the use of umbilical cord blood for stem cell transplants that can saveContinue Reading
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THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Joan Lunden — co-host of “Good Morning America” for nearly two decades and a long-time health advocate — is now also a breast cancer survivor. By sharing her experience, Lunden hopes she can help other women facing a frightening cancer diagnosis. “It’s soContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that offers some hope to those fighting lung cancer, researchers report that survival rates have improved among those with early stage disease. “More and more patients are being cured of lung cancer, with both surgery and radiation as good treatmentContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Knowing they’re at increased risk for breast cancer isn’t enough to persuade many women to get MRI screenings — even if they’re free. Researchers studied more than 1,000 women in a U.S. military health system who had a 20 percent or greater lifetimeContinue Reading