Women May Face Greater Heart Risk From Smoking Than Men
2011-08-11
Researchers say biological differences may explain 25% higher risk compared to male smokers.Continue Reading
Gene Therapy Fights a Tough-to-Treat Leukemia: Study
2011-08-10
Success against chronic lymphocytic leukemia hints at possible use on other tumors, experts sayContinue Reading
Elderly Lung Cancer Patients Can Gain From Two-Drug Chemo: Study
2011-08-10
Finding runs counter to expert recommendations against use of the therapy by those over 70Continue Reading
Pumping Iron Helps Smokers Quit Without Weight Gain: Study
2011-08-10
Those who lifted weights regularly were twice as likely to kick the habit, researchers foundContinue Reading
Breast Cancer Drug Raises Risk of Heart Problems in Older Women: Study
2011-08-10
Herceptin especially likely to raise the odds in patients with a history of heart disease or diabetesContinue Reading
High-Fiber Diet Might Lower Risk for Colon Polyps
2011-08-09
Brown rice, dried fruit, beans, peas, lentils may help prevent precursor to cancer, study findsContinue Reading
Study of Bone Cancer in Dogs May Improve Treatment in Kids
2011-08-08
Research in canines may lead to tests that can predict aggressiveness of disease in humansContinue Reading
Early Morning Smoking Riskier For Cancer
2011-08-08
Those who have a cigarette as soon as they wake may be more addicted than others, researchers sayContinue Reading
Smoking Linked to Raised Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds
2011-08-05
Current smokers have double the risk of this serious health problem over those who never smokedContinue Reading
Counseling May Help Women at Risk for Breast Cancer Gene
2011-08-05
Learning about options might relieve anxiety, improve survival in young women, researchers sayContinue Reading
Smokers Mistakenly Believe Vitamins Protect Them From Cancer
2011-08-05
Taking multivitamins may encourage some to smoke more because they’re less worried about the harmful effects of cigarettesContinue Reading
Today's Teens Less Likely to Be Heavy Smokers, Study Finds
2011-08-04
About 20% of high schoolers say they smoke, but most don’t smoke every day, survey showsContinue Reading
Scientists May Have Found Missing Link to Common Brain Cancer
2011-08-04
Two gene mutations in the regions of chromosome 1 and 19 may tip body toward cancerContinue Reading
Urine Test Might Help Predict Prostate Cancer Risk
2011-08-03
Results could help with biopsy decisions, researchers sayContinue Reading