Energy efficient light bulbs could pose UV-risk to skin, trigger migraines Starting in January, traditional incandescent bulbs will be on their way out the door, and newer compact fluorescents (CFLs) and LED bulbs will be lighting up. While this move is ultimately meant to conserve the nation’s available energy, broader use of CFLs may actually come with some unwanted health risks – most notably in regards to people’s skin.
Australian man claims healthier lifestyle helped him beat cancer three times Scott Stephens was just 23 when he was first diagnosed with cancer.
Birth control pills may offer lasting endometrial cancer protection Women who use oral contraceptives during their reproductive years may gain long-term protection against endometrial cancer, a review of previous research suggests.
New device could be solution for the most deadly form of cancer Pancreatic cancer is known to be one of the most deadly forms of the disease, with a five-year survival rate of just 6 percent.
Shocking video reveals what the sun really does to your skin A video posted on YouTube sheds new light on the effects of not wearing sunscreen, Inquisitr.com reported
New York couple adopts 4 children after best friend dies of brain cancer A New York couple with two children of their own followed through on a promise they made to a close friend after she was diagnosed with brain cancer, and adopted her four daughters following her death.
MRI scans may predict breast cancer risk, study says Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans may predict a woman’s future risk of developing breast cancer, found a new study published Tuesday in Radiology.
DNA rings may detect early cancer, researchers find In a new study, researchers have shown that an innovative technique— the use of DNA microcircles— has the potential to detect a broad range of cancers in the earliest stages by forcing tumors to create a unique protein.
Federal goal is to vaccinate 80 percent of boys and girls against HPV by 2020 Public-health officials are pushing for higher HPV vaccination rates amid growing evidence that cancers linked to the virus are afflicting more men.
Many sunscreens do not protect consumers as promised, report finds Sun worshippers, beware: Not all are sunscreen lotions and sprays are created equal.
