Tanning Beds Still Popular Despite Skin Cancer Risk
2010-12-20
1 in 5 women uses the devices; many see spray-on tans as an adjunct, not a substitute, researchers sayContinue Reading
Speech, Swallowing Usually OK After Head & Neck Cancer Therapy
2010-12-20
Most patients had no lasting problems 3 years after chemoradiotherapy, study findsContinue Reading
Liver Cancer Survival Rates May Be Worse for Blacks
2010-12-20
Black patients had 12 percent higher death rate than whites, study findsContinue Reading
Rash Due to Lung Cancer Drug May Be Linked to Better Survival
2010-12-20
More study urged on skin reaction from Erbitux seen in non-small cell lung cancer patientsContinue Reading
Keeping Holiday Drinking in Check May Counter Cancer
2010-12-19
Evidence suggests that heavy drinking damages cells and may raise cancer riskContinue Reading
For Most, Chronic Heartburn Not a Big Risk for Esophageal Cancer
2010-12-19
Except for white men over 60, routine screening may be unnecessary, researchers sayContinue Reading
Smokers' Former Homes May Retain Tobacco Toxins
2010-12-17
Residues in walls, ceilings could pose harm to new residents, study findsContinue Reading
FDA Advises Against Avastin as Treatment for Breast Cancer
2010-12-16
But patients won’t be affected for now, FDA saysContinue Reading
Gene Research Brings Insight Into Deadly Childhood Brain Tumor
2010-12-16
Discovery of differences between pediatric, adult cancers may spur new treatments, scientists sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Your Mouth is a Health Barometer
2010-12-16
Oral problems may be tied to other medical issuesContinue Reading
Belly Fat May Make Some Breast Cancers More Likely
2010-12-15
Study finds greater risk for ER-negative cancer in premenopausal womenContinue Reading
Docs Claim Transplant Cured Man of HIV, But Experts Urge Caution
2010-12-15
Treatment has beat back virus for 3 years but may be too risky, impractical for widespread useContinue Reading
Gene Research Sheds Light on Lung Cancer Survival Time
2010-12-15
Identification of two ‘biomarkers’ may also help improve treatment of non-small cell lung cancerContinue Reading
Genetic Research Sheds Light on Adrenal Gland Tumor Risk
2010-12-14
Scientists identify 13 new gene variations associated with one conditionContinue Reading