FDA Panel OKs What May Soon Be First Gene Therapy Approved in U.S.
2017-07-13
Expensive but potent leukemia therapy genetically transforms patients’ immune system cells to fight diseaseContinue Reading
Easier Colon Exam Boosts Screening, But Insurers May Not Pay
2017-07-11
People with coverage for virtual colonoscopy are more likely to get tested for colon cancer, study findsContinue Reading
Dying May Not Be as Awful an Experience as You Think
2017-07-07
Study of people nearing their own death finds many describe the journey as surprisingly positiveContinue Reading
Boozing Can Age You Right Down to Your Cells
2017-06-26
DNA studies reveal alcoholics have shorter telomeres, key markers of aging and overall healthContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke Still Plagues Some Cancer Survivors
2017-06-22
Study found they face health risks from continued exposureContinue Reading
Big Gap in Cancer Deaths Between Rich, Poor Countries
2017-06-22
Poorer nations need greater access to effective health care and prevention programs, researchers sayContinue Reading
Many Doctors Silent on Cost of Cancer Care
2017-06-22
Topic is often ignored, even though ‘financial toxicity’ is a growing concern, researcher saysContinue Reading
Childhood Chemo May Have Lasting Effects on Memory
2017-06-20
Study found timing of treatment seemed to play a roleContinue Reading
Raise the Smoking Age to 21? Most Kids Fine With That
2017-06-19
Study found two-thirds of U.S. teens endorse such a move by statesContinue Reading
