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, Nov. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — California banned menthol cigarettes and flavored vaping products in late 2022, based on concerns the flavors encouraged teens to get hooked on nicotine. But a new study finds many smokers simply shrugged and turned to online shopping for their flavored vapes. Online shoppingContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Even with the same prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, Black men are more likely to have prostate cancer than white men, new research shows. The findings point to the need for earlier and more frequent screening, the researchers noted. It’s already known that BlackContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The American Cancer Society has expanded its recommendations for who should get lung cancer screening. The updated guidance now says annual screening should start at a younger age and among those who smoke less, and it should continue regardless of how many yearsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While new treatments for leukemia have improved outcomes for many patients, children with Down syndrome have not benefited as much. These young people are at increased risk for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and have higher rates of relapse and treatment-related harm. A newContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having diabetes and colon cancer together can raise the risk of dying early, particularly for patients with diabetic complications, a new study shows. To arrive at that conclusion, researchers from National Taiwan University examined data for more than 59,000 people from the TaiwanContinue 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
MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While U.S. policymakers have restricted flavored vapes to make e-cigarettes less appealing to young people, that plan may be backfiring. A new study found that for every 0.7 milliliters of “e-liquid” for e-cigarettes that isn’t sold because of flavor restrictions, an additional 15Continue 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
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective in women who are obese. Breast cancer cells in hormone-positive breast cancers are fueled by the femaleContinue Reading