Genetics May Help Guide Kids’ Cancer Treatment
Findings may allow more targeted therapy for the toughest cases, researchers sayContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy, Youth Tied to Irregular Heartbeat Years Later
Effect was strongest for those without other risk factors for atrial fibrillation, but more study neededContinue Reading
U.S. Smoking Rate Falls to 15 Percent: CDC
Higher tobacco taxes, tough messages contribute to falloff, experts sayContinue Reading
Many Seniors With Cancer Use Alternative Medicines: Study
And a majority of these patients don’t tell their doctors about itContinue Reading
Many Parents Unaware of Dangers E-Cigarettes Pose to Little Kids: Survey
Users should store liquid nicotine where small children can’t find it, researchers sayContinue Reading
Black Women at Raised Risk of Carrying Breast Cancer Genes
In study of those under 50 with invasive form of disease, 12 percent had BRCA1, BRCA2 mutationsContinue Reading
Black Women at Raised Risk of Carrying Breast Cancer Genes
In study of those under 50 with invasive form of disease, 12 percent had BRCA1, BRCA2 mutationsContinue Reading
Longer Colonoscopy Time May Cut Cancer Risk
Viewing time of less than 6 minutes linked to higher cancer rates, study findsContinue Reading
Liver Damage From Hepatitis C More Widespread Than Thought
If left undetected, it can lead to liver failure and even death, study authors noteContinue Reading