Health News Archives

Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far
While researchers make advances, quitting smoking remains your best bet

Cancer Medicine Advances on Many Fronts
New drug approvals, more targeted therapies the highlights of 2008

Gene Variant Tied to Smokers’ Risk of Lung Cancer
2 transporters normally help protect lungs by removing inhaled toxins, study say

Gene Boosts Drinkers’ Colon Cancer Risk
About a fifth of white Americans carry the mutation, researchers say

Health Tip: Your Diet After Cancer Treatment
Healthy meals still matter

Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery
Outcome appears to be related to quality of marriage relationship

Low Levels of 2 Enzymes in Ovarian Cancer Cells Shortened Survival
Finding could lead to new treatments for this deadly disease, researchers say

’Mediterranean’-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control
Another study finds type 2 diabetes increases cancer death risk

Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene
But study cautions lab findings were at levels unlikely to be achieved in real life

Smoking Ups Colon Cancer Risk
Most significant effect was seen after 30 years of smoking, researchers say