Vitamin D supplements have been recommended to help prevent many serious conditions. But they actually might not be helping.

Lupus is a disease that can affect almost any area of the body, and a new review showed that the condition might also carry a greater risk for certain other diseases.

Fifty years ago, the US Surgeon General first warned of the dangerous effects of smoking. On the anniversary of that announcement, the current Surgeon General has released new data.

Physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle, but one new study shows it may not be enough for postmenopausal women who have otherwise sedentary lifestyles.

Pap smears are considered a huge success story in the medical world. These tests have helped to diagnose cervical cancers at earlier and more treatable stages. Pap tests also pick up precancerous cells.

Adult women are recommended to get regular screenings for cervical cancer, but t here is not much agreement about the age at which cervical screening should stop. Evidence about the impact of screening on cervical cancer incidence in older  women is lacking.

After cancer treatment, physicians want to follow the patient to be on the lookout for the disease returning. That’s because earlier detection of any cancer usually means better outcomes.

Traditional radiation treatments for head and neck cancers can cause some unpleasant side effects, including dry mouth and problems swallowing. Radiologists are looking for ways to reduce these side effects but maintain cancer fighting effectiveness.

Many more women undergo annual mammograms than are diagnosed with breast cancer, and the screening comes with potential risks.

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?