Health News
What Men Don't Know Does Kill Them
Men don't like to ask for directions. They also tend not to have cancer screenings on a regular basis. A new study confirms this unhealthy chink in the masculine armor.
Not so Sweet News for Older Women
You know, it's tough getting old. And a new study doesn't make this fact any sweeter for postmenopausal women. In fact, if you love sweets, then look out - cancer may be in your sights.
Diabetes Drug Slows Breast Cancer
What if you could take a drug that costs less than $10 a month to prevent or treat breast cancer? Not a bad deal. Just such a scenario may not be too far off.
Red Meats Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Regularly eating hot dogs and hamburgers is not considered a wise practice for a number of health reasons. For men, there's one more reason to avoid eating meat.
You're at High Risk of Breast Cancer
Start mammography at age 40. No, make it 50. Oh hell, if you don't feel like it - don't have a mammogram at all. So, are you confused? Well don't be.
New Cancer Safari
The Gleason Grading system is used to predict the course of prostate cancer. The higher the score, the poorer the prognosis. A newly devised system may be a better crystal ball than this system.
This Colonoscopy is a Right FIT
Getting a colonoscopy is an important diagnostic decision. New research has helped indicate what type of colonoscopy may be right for you.
Stem Cells Age Too
Everything ages over time. And human stem cells are no exception. Understanding this aging process may help explain why the elderly are more susceptible to infections and certain cancers.
Cancer: Take 2
When the same tumor returns, this is known as a cancer recurrence. When a new tumor forms, this is called a second primary cancer. Researches looked at the risk factors for developing secondary cancers.
Keeping Prostate Cancer Asleep
The secret to long-term survival is avoiding a cancer recurrence. Researchers have uncovered a protein that's key to preventing prostate cancer from reappearing.