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Common painkiller found to have significant anti-cancer properties

A common painkiller often used to treat migraines, fever and rheumatoid arthritis may also play a key role in treating cancer.

EU food safety watchdog hits back at scientists in glyphosate spat

The head of Europe's food safety watchdog has written to a group of nearly 100 senior scientists strongly rejecting their criticisms in an ongoing row about the safety of weed-killer ingredient glyphosate.

Can supporting 'Right to Try' drug laws save patients' lives?

Tens of thousands of Americans with terminal illnesses may not have access to drugs that could give them more time... and federal laws bear some blame.

Devastated family creates video game to honor son's battle with cancer

A Colorado family mourning the death of their son has created a video game to honor his battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer and help other families cope with their children’s diagnoses.

Task force: Mammograms an option at 40, do more good at 50

Mammograms do the most good later in life, a government task force declared Monday in recommending that women get one every other year starting at age 50. It said 40-somethings should make their own choice after weighing the pros and cons.

Rock star David Bowie dead of cancer at age 69

David Bowie, the icon of glam rock who sustained a chart-topping career for five decades with hits like "Fame", "Heroes" and "Let's Dance", has died at the age of 69, his family and representative confirmed Monday. 

Rory Feek on Joey: 'She's ready to come home'

Joey Feek's final days are near.On Saturday, the 40-year-old singer's husband, Rory Feek, posted another update on her health to his blog, informing friends, family and fans of the bluegrass country singing duo that Joey is preparing to say goodbye.

Secondhand smoke hits almost half of teens who don't smoke

Even though fewer U.S. teens are smoking, secondhand smoke remains a big problem for them, a government study found.

New US cancer cases holding steady, deaths declining

The number of new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. is largely steady while the number of cancer deaths continues to decline, according to a new report from the nation's leading cancer advocacy group.

Rock legend David Bowie dead at age 69

Bowie loses battle with cancer