Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
2013-04-22
For those with the gene, drugs appeared to extend survival without spread of disease by several monthsContinue Reading
Using Marijuana to Treat Pain? A Pill May Outlast a Puff
2013-04-22
Study shows a pill containing THC lasts longer and may be safer than smoking potContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes
2013-04-22
Could help efforts to develop drugs to starve tumors, researchers sayContinue Reading
Minorities Less Prone to Think They’ll Get Cancer: Study
2013-04-19
But researchers say attitudes might not match actual riskContinue Reading
Mammo Rates Unchanged Despite Controversial Guidelines
2013-04-19
Annual screenings continue as women, doctors appear to be ignoring task force recommendations, new data showsContinue Reading
Your Autoantibody ‘Profile’ Might Someday Help Spot Illness
2013-04-18
Differences showed up in study of people with conditions including Alzheimer’s, breast cancerContinue Reading
Clinical Trials Helped One Woman’s Fight Against Cancer
2013-04-18
And new tool for finding the right match may help others get novel treatmentsContinue Reading
Among Hispanics, Risky Sun Exposure Varies by Language Spoken: Study
2013-04-17
English-speaking adults less likely to protect themselves, researchers findContinue Reading
Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
2013-04-17
Model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survivalContinue Reading
Vitamin D May Help Prevent Uterine Fibroids
2013-04-17
Women with adequate levels of the nutrient less likely to get the noncancerous growths, study showsContinue Reading
Scarring May Raise Death Risk From Fatty Liver Disease
2013-04-16
Study looked at liver condition not tied to alcoholismContinue Reading
Smoking Bans in Public Housing Could Save Dollars, Lives: CDC
2013-04-16
Tobacco-free policies might save $521 million a year, cut secondhand smoke exposureContinue Reading
Drugs Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk for Some, Task Force Finds
2013-04-15
Draft guidelines for doctors reflect findings, but it’s hard to know who will benefit most, experts sayContinue Reading
Are Pricey Computer-Aided Mammograms Worth It?
2013-04-15
Early breast cancer found more often in large study, but not more cases of invasive diseaseContinue Reading