HEALTH 1 day ago Chemotherapy drug could have a serious and surprising side effect, study finds A chemotherapy drug could cause “significant" hearing loss among cancer survivors, according to a study from the University of South Florida and Indiana University. Researchers and doctors react.
HEALTH 2 days ago Half of cancer deaths could have been prevented through lifestyle changes, says American Cancer Society report As many as 40% of cancer cases — and up to half of cancer-related deaths — could have been prevented, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Doctors shared thoughts.
CANCER 4 days ago Ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove brain cancer from skull 4,000 years ago, study finds A new study took a closer look at lesions in two Ancient Egyptian skulls, one showing evidence of successful post-traumatic care and the other an attempted removal of brain cancer.
HEALTH June 18 Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life After winning the world championship for Irish dancing, Megan Stuart, 20, is forgoing a party and is instead raising money for the hospital that saved her life when she battled cancer as an infant.
NASA June 14 Medical breakthroughs discovered on International Space Station Conducting experiments in microgravity at the International Space Station has allowed scientists to make medical breakthroughs with the potential to help countless people on Earth.
HEALTH April 29 Cancer immunity gets a boost from one common nutrient, study finds: ‘Intrigue and optimism’ Vitamin D could be a surprise weapon against cancer, new research suggests. A doctor weighed in in on the nutrient's impact on immune response and tumor growth.
HEALTH April 29 Cancer trends revealed, including most common types of the disease and biggest risk factors USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles and reports on government data, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends. Here are the key findings.
HEALTH April 28 Health weekend roundup: Bird flu, stroke risks, a mother's heartbreak and more As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.
HEALTH April 23 AI could predict whether cancer treatments will work, experts say: ‘Exciting time in medicine' A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer — and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the best possible experience.
HEALTH April 9 Cancer rates rising in young people due to ‘accelerated aging,’ new study finds: ‘Highly troubling’ Accelerated aging — which is when biological age is greater than their chronological age — could increase cancer risk, according to research presented at the Association for Cancer Research meeting.