Too Few Women Get Counseling Before Breast Cancer Gene Test: Study
2015-10-01
But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after test comes back positiveContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Behavior Issues in Kids
2015-10-01
Risk is greatest among children exposed both in the womb and at a young age, study suggestsContinue Reading
CT Scans for Lung Cancer Turn Up Few False-Positives: Study
2015-10-01
Worries that wider adoption of the screen might lead to unnecessary surgeries are unfounded, experts sayContinue Reading
‘Low-Nicotine’ Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit
2015-09-30
Study found those inhaling the lowest levels of the addictive agent were more likely to try to stopContinue Reading
More Children, Teens Enticed to Smoke With Flavored Tobacco: CDC
2015-09-30
7 out of every 10 kids who said they used tobacco have used flavored varieties, survey showsContinue Reading
Melanoma Skin Checks Can Have Added Bonus: Stronger Relationships
2015-09-30
Study found that widows and their friends/family often bonded via the monthly checksContinue Reading
Some More Vulnerable to Nicotine Addiction Than Others: Study
2015-09-29
Finding has implications for prevention and treatment as use of electronic cigarettes grows, researcher saysContinue Reading
Cancer May Be a Hidden Danger to the Heart: Report
2015-09-28
Austrian researchers find telltale signs of heart disease in newly diagnosed cancer patientsContinue Reading
Cancer Treatment Should Proceed for Pregnant Women: Study
2015-09-28
Researcher says no risk found for unborn childContinue Reading
Genes Help Set Menopause Timing: Study
2015-09-28
Findings might one day lead to fertility predictions, experts sayContinue Reading
More Evidence Daily Aspirin May Fight Colon Cancer, Other Gastro Tumors
2015-09-28
4-year study found survival doubled for gastrointestinal cancer patients who took low-dose pill each dayContinue Reading
Medical Costs Soar for Smokers Who Develop Artery Disease
2015-09-28
More likely to be hospitalized for related leg problems as well as heart disease, heart attack, study findsContinue Reading
Computer-Aided Mammograms May Not Be Worth the Cost: Study
2015-09-28
Software doesn’t appear to improve cancer detection rates, researcher saysContinue Reading
News Coverage of Angelina Jolie’s Breast Surgery Boosted Awareness of Options
2015-09-28
Since actress went public, women know more about their choices for breast removal and reconstruction, poll findsContinue Reading