Health News Archives

Gum Disease May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk
The threat seems the same for smokers, nonsmokers, study finds

Saliva May Help Spot Oral Cancer Early
Study suggests potential for a non-invasive diagnostic test

Pain Level May Predict Survival in Certain Cancer Patients
Discomfort should be monitored in those with head and neck malignancies, researchers say

Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
Many may lack the time, resources to participate, study finds

Robotic Surgery Practical for Some Head, Neck Tumors
But more research needed to define advantages, limits of procedure, study suggests

Health Tip: Tobacco and Oral Health
What it can do to your mouth

Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World’s Leading Killer
Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says

Glowing Substance Lights Up Cancer in Mice
Fluorescent compound sticks to diseased cells, making them easier to spot, study says

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

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