Study Gives First Evidence That Adult Human Lungs Can Regrow
2012-07-18
Researchers speculate growth was stimulated, at least in part, by stretching caused by exerciseContinue Reading
Surgery Not Best Option for Early Stage Prostate Cancers: Study
2012-07-18
Researchers found regular monitoring may be just as effective for those with localized diseaseContinue Reading
Certain Heart Meds May Give Chemo a Boost
2012-07-18
Digitalis, digoxin appear to trigger immune response that helps kill tumor cells, study showsContinue Reading
Colon, Rectal Cancers Seem to Be Same Disease
2012-07-18
Research finds their genetic mutations to be virtually indistinguishableContinue Reading
Study Ties Infant Birth Weight to Mothers' Breast Cancer Risk
2012-07-17
Women with largest babies had more than doubled disease risk of those with smallest newbornsContinue Reading
Mammograms Have 'Limited or No Effect' on Breast Cancer Deaths: Study
2012-07-17
But other experts cite limitations of Swedish study, encourage regular mammogramsContinue Reading
FDA Bans BPA From Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
2012-07-17
Move comes after industry request for ‘clarification,’ but consumer advocates say it’s not enoughContinue Reading
11 Countries Now Restrict Indoor Tanning Before Age 18
2012-07-17
The trend is due to growing evidence of a link with melanoma skin cancer, experts noteContinue Reading
Japan Nuke Disaster Will Kill Up to 1,300 People Worldwide, Study Estimates
2012-07-17
Most fatalities, tied to radiation, will occur in Japan, Stanford scientists predictContinue Reading
Obesity Might Hinder Treatment of Some Breast Cancers
2012-07-16
For tumors sensitive to estrogen, extra pounds might keep hormone levels higher, study findsContinue Reading
Expert Panel Suggests PSA Test May Benefit Some Men
2012-07-16
Those with life expectancy of 10 years or more should discuss prostate cancer screen with doctorContinue Reading
Black Patients More Apt to Have Voice Box Removed When Cancer Strikes
2012-07-16
Reason for disparity in therapy is unclear but, overall, the trend is to preserve the larynxContinue Reading
Every 3 Years Is Best for Stomach Cancer Tests: Study
2012-07-16
But those with family history should be screened more oftenContinue Reading