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

Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble
November is health awareness month, so check with a physician if you're in pain

Firefighters May Face Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer
Long-term exposure to smoke, chemicals boosts odds, but routine screening could help

Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers
Study finds slightly elevated chance of bladder, colorectal and lung malignancies

Replacement Bladder Grown From Body’s Own Cells
'Neo-organ' from intestinal tissue could offer therapy option for cancer patients

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

Now-Banned Hair Dyes Linked to Bladder Cancer
Study finds slightly elevated risk for hairdressers, barbers

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

Broccoli Sprout Extract Hinders Bladder Cancer Development
Rats given concentrated dose had risk of growths cut in half, study says

Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status
Uninsured, those on Medicaid more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers, American Cancer Society reports