Scientists Zero In on Key Melanoma Links
2011-06-21
Review of previous research ties five genetic variants to the deadly skin cancerContinue Reading
Smoking, Prostate Cancer a Deadly Mix
2011-06-21
But risk drops for men who have given up tobacco for 10 years, study findsContinue Reading
Lawmakers Urged to Consider Health Effects of Major Legislation
2011-06-21
Decades-old policies also need revision, Institute of Medicine saysContinue Reading
FDA Unveils Graphic Images for Cigarette Packs
2011-06-21
The warnings must appear on all products, advertising by September 2012Continue Reading
Older Women With Breast Cancer Probably Won't Die From It: Study
2011-06-21
Heart disease more likely cause of death, researchers findContinue Reading
Many Using Free Preventive Screenings Tied to Health Care Reform
2011-06-20
Medicare heads say offering the tests free will save money long term, but critics disagreeContinue Reading
Most Medicare Patients With Cancer Get Good Surgical Care: Study
2011-06-20
Nine out of 10 hospitals stuck to best-practices guidelines, researchers sayContinue Reading
Men's Waistlines Could Be Key to Health
2011-06-20
40 inches put most men in risk zone for serious illnesses, experts sayContinue Reading
Experimental Vaccine Seems to Cure Prostate Cancer in Mice
2011-06-20
Researchers hope to test vaccine in people within five yearsContinue Reading
Dads Can Light Their Grills Without Fear
2011-06-19
Experts say small changes in barbecue habits can counter cancer riskContinue Reading
Nearly 900,000 Fewer Cancer Deaths Since 1990: Report
2011-06-17
Researchers credit trend to better detection, treatment and drop in smokingContinue Reading
HPV Vaccine May Cut Rate of Cervical Cancer 'Precursors'
2011-06-17
Australian study found fewer high-grade cervical abnormalities in teens, but more research neededContinue Reading
Docs Most Often Spot Melanomas in Older Patients
2011-06-16
Overall, patients, especially younger ones, identify 60% of these cancers, study findsContinue Reading
Cancer Risk With Barrett's Esophagus May Be Lower Than Thought
2011-06-16
Routine endoscopic screenings for these patients may not be justified, researchers sayContinue Reading