Pictures Speak Louder Than Words on Cigarette Labeling
2013-01-17
Graphic images of health consequences shored up smokers’ intentions to quit, study foundContinue Reading
U.S. Lung Cancer Deaths Highest for Blacks in Segregated Areas: Study
2013-01-17
Public health efforts needed in these regions, researchers sayContinue Reading
Smartphone Apps for Skin Cancer Risk Aren’t Reliable, Study Finds
2013-01-16
They could delay people seeking medical advice on possible melanoma lesions, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study
2013-01-15
Researcher says reasons include high cost, lower health literacy, lack of doctorsContinue Reading
Heavy Smoking May Raise Odds for Lethal Bladder Cancer
2013-01-14
Study author called for individualized treatment based on this and other risk factorsContinue Reading
Cancer Society Suggests CT Lung Screening for Heavy Smokers
2013-01-11
Recommendation follows on prior study finding 20 percent reduction in deaths for older smokersContinue Reading
More Focused Radiation Treatment May Work Better Against Brain Tumors
2013-01-11
Study found similar results in preventing recurrence, but with less impact on mental functionContinue Reading
Fans of Reality Beauty Shows Twice as Likely to Tan: Study
2013-01-10
Practice could make them more susceptible to skin cancer, researchers sayContinue Reading
Pap Test Could Spot Some Ovarian Cancers, Study Finds
2013-01-09
Widely used to detect cervical cancer, it might be much-needed screening option for other diseasesContinue Reading
Common Heart Drug Might Improve Lung Cancer Survival
2013-01-09
Beta blockers may slow the spread of the disease, researchers reportContinue Reading
Most Teens Support Tough Smoking Bans: Survey
2013-01-09
North Carolina study finds even those who smoke favor restrictions in homes, public placesContinue Reading
Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule Out Certain Cancer Screenings: Study
2013-01-09
Risks outweigh benefits for those with few years left, researchers sayContinue Reading
Keeping Fit May Boost Survival With Endometrial Cancer
2013-01-08
Study found higher death risk for those who were overweight, physically inactiveContinue Reading
Costly Breast Cancer Screenings May Not Help Seniors: Study
2013-01-07
To determine benefit, more older women should be included in clinical trials, expert saysContinue Reading