WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For smokers and former smokers, getting annual CT scans of the chest to catch lung cancers early dramatically improves survival, new research shows. Many people may believe lung cancer to be swiftly fatal. However, the new report found that 81% of people whoseContinue Reading

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options.  Why? Educational materials on breast cancer surgery often vary widely in quality of information and tone, and they are often written aboveContinue Reading

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair relaxers over concerns about its link to respiratory problems and certain cancers. Right now, the FDA only discourages using such hair-straightening products, which are typically usedContinue Reading