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

U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually
Most frequent tumor sites were cervix, head and neck, government study finds

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

Saliva Proteins May Help Spot Oral Cancer
Someday, easy test could gauge biomarkers for disease, study says

Erbitux Extends Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Used in tandem with chemotherapy, it block cancer cells from dividing and growing

HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes
Patients more likely to survive using chemoradiation, and new treatments may follow

Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks
It's the shine that attracts ultraviolet rays, but sunscreen base can help, expert says

Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy
The two work in tandem to increase risk of tongue cancer, study shows

Green Tea, Fruit Extracts Touted as Potential Cancer Fighters
Preliminary research shows promise against colorectal, prostate and oral tumors

Smoking Boosts Risk for Head, Neck Cancers
Habit is even more dangerous for women than men, major study finds