Online, Mail Reminders Improve Colon Cancer Screening Rates
2010-12-13
But the advantages tend to fade over time and screening rates are still low, researchers findContinue Reading
Many Brain Tumor Patients Turn to Alternative Therapies
2010-12-13
With so many trying homeopathy, supplements as last resort, researchers urge doctors to offer guidanceContinue Reading
Stray Breast Tumor Cells During Early Chemo Could Be Bad Sign
2010-12-13
The more of these cells you have, ‘the worse you do,’ expert saysContinue Reading
Few Lives Saved by Ovarian Cancer Screening: Study
2010-12-13
Efforts to reduce death rate should focus on prevention, treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading
Neighboring Apartments May Expose Kids to Cigarette Smoke
2010-12-13
Findings support smoking bans in multi-unit housing, researchers sayContinue Reading
Certain Drug Combinations May Beat Back Aggressive Breast Cancer
2010-12-10
Combined treatments appear more effective than any one drug or chemotherapy alone against HER-2 tumors, researchers reportContinue Reading
Rare Genetic Syndrome May Increase Colon Cancer Risk
2010-12-10
People with Cowden syndrome should start colorectal screenings in their 30s, expert saysContinue Reading
Bone Drug Zometa Flops Overall as Breast Cancer Treatment
2010-12-09
But effect in breast cancer survivors 5 years past menopause deserves further study, researchers sayContinue Reading
Grades in High School Might Influence Adult Health
2010-12-09
Study of people tracked since the 1950s ties better scores back then to less sickness laterContinue Reading
Estrogen-Only Hormone Therapy May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk for Some
2010-12-09
But experts question finding that postmenopausal women with low risk of disease might benefitContinue Reading
Even One Cigarette Can Prove Lethal, U.S. Surgeon General Says
2010-12-09
Her report emphasizes smoking’s immediate, powerful effects on lungs, heartContinue Reading
Only Half of Women Over 40 Get Annual Mammograms
2010-12-09
This also holds true for those with insurance to pay for the procedure, study findsContinue Reading
Certain Breast Cancer Drugs Linked With Heart Risks in Older Women
2010-12-09
Study finds long-term use of aromatase inhibitors could up the odds slightlyContinue Reading
U.S. Failing to Meet Goals for Women's Health: Report
2010-12-09
Survey gives nation unsatisfactory grade on most measures of well-beingContinue Reading