Newer Drug Helps Myeloma Patients Who Can’t Have Transplant
2014-09-03
Treatment may extend survival for patients over 65, researchers sayContinue Reading
Pilots, Cabin Crews Face Higher Risk of Skin Cancer, Study Says
2014-09-03
But, it’s not clear whether flying is to blameContinue Reading
Personal Reminders Seem to Boost Mammography Rates
2014-09-03
Signed letter from family doctor generates greater response, study findsContinue Reading
‘Angelina Jolie Effect’ Prompted More Testing for Breast Cancer Genes: Study
2014-09-03
Women at greatest risk were the ones who sought genetic counseling, researcher saidContinue Reading
E-Cigarette Vapor May Be Less Toxic Than Tobacco Smoke: Study
2014-09-03
But researcher says the devices should still be regulatedContinue Reading
Complication Rates Low With Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction: Study
2014-09-02
But there was slightly higher risk of complications with double mastectomy, researchers addedContinue Reading
New Guidelines for Treating Form of Advanced Breast Cancer
2014-09-02
Four-fifths of advanced cases are HER2-negative tumors, doctors’ group saysContinue Reading
Double Mastectomy Doesn’t Improve Survival, Study Finds
2014-09-02
But many more women in U.S. are choosing the radical procedureContinue Reading
Faced With Prostate Cancer, It Helps to Know the Enemy
2014-08-29
Men with little knowledge of the disease have trouble deciding on treatment, study findsContinue Reading
Study Counters Critics of Plainer Cigarette Packaging
2014-08-29
Tobacco industry claims change would harm small businesses, but Australian experience refutes thatContinue Reading
Polyp Removal Doesn’t Always Signal Raised Colon Cancer Risk, Study Says
2014-08-27
Findings suggest doctors may repeat colonoscopies unnecessarilyContinue Reading
Light Therapy a Good Option for Pre-Cancerous Skin Lesions, Study Says
2014-08-27
But it’s more painful, time consuming than common treatment, dermatologist notes
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Ban Indoor Use of E-Cigarettes, U.N. Health Agency Says
2014-08-26
Recommendation comes a day after similar calls for regulation by American Heart AssociationContinue Reading
Diet, Exercise Counseling Urged for Overweight Americans With Heart Risks
2014-08-26
Task force guidelines could apply to half of U.S. adultsContinue Reading