Vitamin D May Influence Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disease
2010-08-24
Findings could underscore why deficiency plays role in host of serious illsContinue Reading
2002 Oil Spill May Shed Light on Health Problems for Deepwater Workers
2010-08-24
But expert notes several key differences in two spillsContinue Reading
Alcohol May Raise Risk for Certain Breast Cancers
2010-08-23
Study found drinking associated with increase in hormone receptor-positive cancersContinue Reading
Initial Savings May Hide True Cost of Prostate Cancer Care
2010-08-23
Some treatments might be less costly short term, but more expensive over time, study findsContinue Reading
Rectal Cancer Rates on the Rise in Younger Adults
2010-08-23
Actual number of cases among those under 40 still small, but trend raises flags, researcher saysContinue Reading
Inner Workings of Gene Tied to Breast, Ovarian Cancer Revealed
2010-08-23
In 3 studies, scientists isolate & analyze protein produced by BRCA2Continue Reading
Financial Incentives May Speed Radiology Test Results
2010-08-20
Program that rewarded fast report turnaround cut delays, researchers foundContinue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy Can Spot Cancers Outside Colon
2010-08-20
Less invasive procedure raises chances of finding high-risk lesions, study findsContinue Reading
Study Finds Even a Little Cigarette Smoke Harms Airway
2010-08-20
Just a few puffs trigger genetic changes in cells that could spur disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Drug Appears to Prolong Survival in Stomach Cancer Patients
2010-08-20
But experts question whether high cost of treatment can be justifiedContinue Reading
Testing of Brothers May Boost Family's Prostate Cancer Rates
2010-08-19
Increased diagnostic activity may lead to siblings finding more early stage disease, study suggestsContinue Reading
Teen Survey Finds Gangs, Drugs Common in U.S. Schools
2010-08-19
Over one-quarter of respondents say both problems infect their school environmentContinue Reading
Trial Therapy Improves Melanoma Survival
2010-08-18
While gain was small, it marks notable advance against this deadly disease, researchers sayContinue Reading