Scientists Get Closer to the Stem Cells That May Drive Cancers
2014-05-15
Researchers say a rare and unique tumor cell appears to help a form of blood cancer mutate and spreadContinue Reading
Obesity May Raise Breast Cancer Death Risk for Some Women
2014-05-15
Study found younger, obese patients with estrogen receptor-positive disease were more likely to dieContinue Reading
Some Prostate Cancer Patients Might Safely Delay Hormonal Therapy: Study
2014-05-14
Even if PSA levels are rising, postponing the treatment may boost quality of life without lowering survivalContinue Reading
Unneeded Cancer Care Is Rare, Study Finds
2014-05-14
Challenges belief that inappropriate treatments fuel health care costs, researcher saysContinue Reading
Stepped-Up Screening Would Uncover More Lung Cancers, Study Says
2014-05-14
But the scans and follow-up care would be expensiveContinue Reading
FDA Asks Public to Join Battle Against Smoking by Children
2014-05-14
Reporting tobacco law violations helps keep cigarettes out of kids’ hands, agency saysContinue Reading
Early Menopause Linked to Heart Failure Risk in Swedish Study
2014-05-14
Association was even stronger among women who had a history of smoking, researchers sayContinue Reading
Prescription Drug Use Continues to Climb in U.S.
2014-05-14
CDC report says most common medications are for heart disease and high cholesterolContinue Reading
Lung Cancer Not on Many Women’s Radar: Survey
2014-05-13
Although lung cancer is biggest cancer killer, women believe breast cancer is a bigger concernContinue Reading
People With Mental Health Issues More Likely to Turn to E-Cigarettes: Study
2014-05-13
Researcher notes they are more often smokers, and they try to quit smoking this wayContinue Reading
Women’s Lung Health Barometer
2014-05-13
Survey uncovers surprising misconceptions about lung cancer and women.
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Smoking More Likely Among Teens Whose Parents Light Up
2014-05-12
Quitting early in child’s life helps reduce risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Cervical Cancer Rates Higher Than Thought
2014-05-12
Rates highest in women 65 to 69, and black women, say researchers using revised dataContinue Reading
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips
2014-05-11
Most lesions are treatable if caught early, says expertContinue Reading