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

Vitamin C, E Supplements Won’t Help Prevent Cancer
Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation

Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer
Such a test would be especially useful for blacks, other high-risk groups

Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease

Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients
Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism

New Prostates Grown From Single Stem Cell
Researchers think feat could shed light on how cancer develops

Rethinking Prostate Cancer in Older Men
Research suggests aggressive treatment is viable, even for patients in their late 70s

Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients
Study found giving it before radiation raised death risk 20% in this group

Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients
Hormone-deprivation Rx erodes bone, but meds like Fosamax can help, study shows