Health News

Pinpointing Lethal DNA
This puzzle is millions of times more complex than the Rubik's cube. Yet scientists are getting a handle on two genes that determine the prognosis for prostate cancer patients.
Vaccinating Vacancies
Each year, the United States has six million become infected with human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is known to cause cervical cancer in women and associated with head and neck cancers in men.
Could Colon Cancer be Prevented?
While estrogen is primarily a female hormone, both men and women have estrogen receptors. Working with these molecules may lead to better ways to treat and even prevent cancers.
Is Liver Disease Being Spread Through Blood Supplies?
There may be something lurking in the American blood supply that's causing serious health problems. And a researcher suggests that screening for a particular virus needs to be instituted immediately.
Best-Way to Screen for Cervical Cancer
Pap smears may soon become only a back-up screening for cervical cancer. New research shows one type of test may be best for ruling out the disease.
New Brain Cancer Therapies on the Horizon
Scientists are focusing in on the genetic beginnings, course and survival of a deadly form of brain cancer. And these discoveries offer new hope for patients.
Communication Overkill
The images of a charred lung or cancer-eaten mouth may actually get a person thinking about quitting. Add a threatening message about how cigarettes kill, and it becomes communication overkill, according to a new study.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment Enters New Era
A new drug shows huge promise in treating one of the worst cancers in women. This medication shrinks ovarian cancer tumors to offer new hope for women diagnosed with the disease.
Herbs not Always a Healthy Alternative
Any supermarket in America has a great deal of real estate devoted to herbal supplements. You may think these are natural substances that can only help. The fact is, herbal supplements - particularly during cancer treatment - can do more harm than good.
Cervical Cancer Screening Often Not Followed
For some reason, doctors aren't following the recommended screening guidelines when it comes to cervical cancer. This screening doesn't necessarily have to be performed annually, though it often is.