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Consuming charred meat may up kidney cancer risk

People who eat large amounts of meat cooked at high temperature or over an open flame - and are also genetically susceptible - may have a higher risk of kidney cancer, according to a new study.

Patients' needs addressed in 'person-centered health care'

Every time JoAnna James took her husband, Lawrence, to the doctor, she left the hospital without understanding what was wrong with him.

5 strategies to quit smoking for good

Which is worse: using tobacco, or quitting it?

22 strange ways the sun may affect your body

You know that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer and premature aging, and that wearing sunscreen (year-round!) is an important way to protect yourself.

Hollywood Nation: Cancer patient gets 'Star Wars' wish

Early screening for terminally-ill man

Dying ‘Star Wars’ fan gets wish

Gets to see 'Force Awakens' early

Superbugs mean more infections and deaths after surgery, chemotherapy

The declining effectiveness of antibiotics may make tens of thousands more U.S. patients vulnerable to potentially fatal infections after surgery or chemotherapy, researchers estimate.

Thrillseekers strip naked for roller coaster record

They failed to set the record but raised a lot of money. 

The skin cancer you're not looking for

More people survive melanoma now than in generations past, but the death rate of one type of melanoma has not budged for the past 30 years, a 2012 study found.

6 sneaky cancer culprits

Health threats can come in many disguises. We pull the masks off six that are hiding in plain sight.