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Risks and Benefits of Annual Mammograms
Many more women undergo annual mammograms than are diagnosed with breast cancer, and the screening comes with potential risks.
Common Causes of Constipation
Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement less than three times a week. Here’s a list of possible causes of constipation.
4 Ways Women Can Lower Their Cancer Odds
Your life has probably been touched by cancer in some way. You’ve known someone who’s had it; maybe you have; or you know of people who’ve died from it. So what can you as a woman do to lower your cancer risks?
New Therapy Approved to Treat Advanced Melanoma
Melanoma, the potentially lethal form of skin cancer that can spread throughout the body, has a new enemy. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new combination therapy.
Celebrity Survivors of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer is one of the most prevelant and deadliest forms of cancer for women. Here are some celebrities who have battled breast cancer.
Hard Facts About Soft Drinks
Soft drinks are extremely popular beverages among both children and adults in the US. They are far from healthy, however.
Top Cancer Fighting Foods
Recent anti-cancer research has identified specific foods and food elements that can offer protection against cancer.
Experimental Rx Helped Lung Cancer Patients Live for Years
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the US. Advanced lung cancers have spread to other areas of the body and are extremely tough to beat. An experimental therapy may be a game changer.
The Ways that Wine Sways Your Health
Many adults enjoy some wine at the end of the day to unwind, but that wine may be doing more than providing relaxation.
Cancer Deaths Among Black Men Dropped by More than Half
One of every four deaths in the US is caused by cancer. Despite this fact, the number of cancer-related deaths has actually dropped in the last 20 years, with some groups seeing dramatic changes.