Health News
Smoking and Prostate Cancer
Smoking and lung cancer are known links. Now it's becoming clear that tobacco addiction significantly complicates the outlook for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Safer, Better Treatment for Bladder Cancer
After 30 years of research, the treatment of bladder cancer may be about to change. Clinical trial results for a new drug, Urocidin, are promising, according to researchers.
Asian & Pacific Islander Breast Cancer Risks
It's commonly believed that breast cancer predominantly affects white women. Actually, certain ethnic groups have similarly high risks of developing the disease.
New Drug Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of childhood cancer. A new drug therapy holds promise in treating this particularly aggressive disease.
New Guidance on Actos or Takeda
If you've been taking Actos or Takeda for more than a year to control your type 2 diabetes, you will want to be in touch with your family physician or endocrinologist. A link with bladder cancer has been discovered.
Glowing Dots are Showing Cancer
Nanoparticles are measured in billionths of meters - about the size of three atoms stacked side by side. These invisible specks may change the face of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
A Whiter Shade of Pale
With the temperatures heating up, so does the desire to spend time outdoors soaking up the rays. With talk about irreversible skin damage, including cancer and premature aging, most of us have made more of an effort to protect our skin from the sun's harsh rays.
Breast Cancer Patients Dying Most from Cardiac Problems
Advances in early detection of breast cancer and new treatments mean that more women are now beating the disease. In fact, their chances of survival have increased dramatically.
Fruity Tunes and Veggie Tales Aren't Just for Kids
While most know that fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, most Americans aren’t eating enough. But California has made progress. What are they doing differently?
Screen the Sun with Sunscreen
It’s time to pull out your bathing suit, beach towel and most importantly sunscreen because summer fun has finally come!