Health News Archives

Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views
Neither will replace mammography for screening yet, experts say

More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer
Growing number with genetic, familial susceptibilities opt for double mastectomy

High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods
Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says

CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost

Radioactive ’Seed’ Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer
In these cases, the implant makes it more difficult to treat the malignancy, experts explain

Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
But the danger is about the same as using drugs for treatment, study suggests

Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit

Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome
Screens might be used to determine which patients will benefit, researchers say

Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own
Study of women receiving mammography suggests it happens

Weight Boosts Older Women’s Breast Cancer Risk
It's the added pounds, not impaired detection, that's to blame, study concludes