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Stacking the Deck Against Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is not 100 percent preventable, no matter how vigilant someone is. However, there are plenty of things you can do to limit your risks.
Herpes TKO's Breast Cancer
Viral therapy is one of the amazing new frontiers in medicine. And the pesky herpes virus is at the center of a potentially groundbreaking advancement in cancer therapy.
Detroit is America's Lung Cancer Capital
Detroit is known as the 'Motor City,' 'Motown' or 'Hockeytown.' It may soon get another unfortunate distinction when it comes to lung cancer.
Linking Cancer and Drinking: A Mixed Review
Drinking one or two glasses of wine a day actually has some health benefits. A new study looked at the impact of overall drinking habits on cancer risks and mortality.
Coffee and Skin Cancer?
If you're not satisfied with one measly cup of java, but prefer four or more, you may be doing your skin a huge favor. Yes, you could be protecting yourself from one of the most common forms of cancer.
The True Value of Mammography Now in Question
Women have been told for years that mammography saves lives. And many breast cancer survivors credit mammograms for detecting the disease early on and helping them beat it. Well, new research calls all this into question.
Mayo Clinic: PSA Tests are Good Things
In case men aren't confused enough with all the recommendations flying around about PSA tests, another point of view adds one more bit of conflicting advice.
An Aspirin a Day Keeps the Funeral Director Away
As with so many medications, controversy swirls around long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A new study says it's a life-saving practice for some.
Beware - Be Aware - of Breast Changes
With all the controversy about mammogram screenings, one of the most important tools a woman has in the detection of breast cancer isn't receiving the attention it needs. Breast self-exams are still vitally important for all women.
"The Lance Armstrong Effect"
Why do 70 out of a 100 men with testicular cancer beat the disease, while only 6 in 100 people with pancreatic cancer live five years after diagnosis? Researchers have a new theory that could impact how all cancers are treated.