Shingles Not Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study States
2012-09-17
Screening for cancer after diagnosis is unnecessary, researchers sayContinue Reading
Quitting Smoking Just as Hard for Teens: Study
2012-09-14
Similar negative psychological effects occur in newer, long-time smokersContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Memory Problems
2012-09-14
Nonsmokers regularly exposed to cigarette smoke forgot nearly 20 percent more in tests, study saysContinue Reading
Cancer Survivors Prefer to Stay With Cancer Doctors: Study
2012-09-14
Findings highlight need for coordinated care for their unique health needsContinue Reading
Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Gum Disease
2012-09-13
Rate is even higher for seniors, study findsContinue Reading
Mammography's Benefits Outweigh Harms for Older Women: Study
2012-09-13
European review finds that screening every two years worthwhile for those aged 50 to 70Continue Reading
3-D Imaging Might Make Some Surgeries Safer
2012-09-12
French doctors used virtual model to help them navigate patient’s neck during operationContinue Reading
Newly Approved Imaging Agent Helps Find Prostate Cancer
2012-09-12
But not replacement for actual tissue testing, FDA saysContinue Reading
Drug Used to Prevent Prostate Cancer Won't Lower Quality of Life
2012-09-12
Proscar is indicated for enlarged prostate; study found it had little long-term detrimental effectContinue Reading
Some Screens Miss Spread of Breast Cancer: Study
2012-09-12
Bone scans, liver ultrasounds and chest X-rays only caught small number of casesContinue Reading
New Device May Reduce Repeat Breast Cancer Surgeries
2012-09-12
Tool could help surgeons determine if all cancerous tissue is excised in lumpectomy, study saysContinue Reading
'Excellent' Survival Seen for Liver Transplant From Live Donor
2012-09-11
Nearly three-quarters in Japanese study were alive after 10 yearsContinue Reading
Supportive Spouse May Extend Cancer Survival
2012-09-11
Single men had worst post-treatment longevity, study foundContinue Reading
Swallowed Toothpicks Can Lead to Big Trouble, Experts Warn
2012-09-11
One woman suffered blood poisoning but recovered after surgeryContinue Reading