Health News Archives

U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds

Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
Having 4 or more of these 11 genotypes triples risk of disease, study funds

Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection
Study may lead to better diagnosis and monitoring for head/neck cancers

Stomach Bacteria Might Guard Against Certain Throat Cancer
H. pylori could help prevent some esophageal adenocarcinomas, study suggests

Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Narcolepsy drug also helped with severe fatigue among patients on chemotherapy

Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer
Study finds early use of antibiotics reversed damage caused by H. pylori

Mouth Swab May One Day Diagnose Lung Cancer
It offers prospect of quick, noninvasive identification of the dangerous disease

Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag
Study finds quality of life suffers, but mental acuity may actually improve

High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk
U.S. study finds the more red meat and processed meat you eat, the higher the risk

Blackberries, Broccoli Sprouts Battle Cancer
Raw vegetables like broccoli also keep some malignancies at bay, research shows