Last-resort leukemia treatment produces dramatic remission rate Ninety percent of people facing death because conventional treatments had failed to destroy their leukemia have responded to an experimental therapy that trains their cells to kill out-of-control blood cells, doctors in Philadelphia report.
Aspirin may help overweight breast cancer patients, study says Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to significantly lower breast cancer recurrence rates and extend patients’ disease-free period, according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
Chamomile tea tied to lower thyroid cancer risk Consumption of chamomile tea was linked with a lower risk of thyroid cancer in a small Greek study.
Gay, bisexual men report more indoor tanning, skin cancer Sexual orientation may be a factor in a person's risks of skin cancer and of using indoor tanning devices, suggests a new study.
Illinois man says a fiery hot sauce saved his life Variety literally became the spice of life for an Illinois man: While sampling the wares at a hot-sauce shop in Myrtle Beach, SC, Randy Schmitz had a seizure that ended up being a blessing.
Study finds risk of breast, ovarian cancer dependent on type of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation In a study of more than 31,000 women who have inherited mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, researchers determined that the level of risk for breast and ovarian cancer is dependent on the type of mutation, a finding they believe may lead to better prevention strategies.
5 essential tricks for treating a sunburn Of course you understand the importance of sunscreen, but sometimes, no matter how diligent you were with reapplying, you still end up getting too much sun.
Cheer coach, 18, has hysterectomy for ovarian cancer When 18-year-old Riley Benando went to the doctor after experiencing severe bloating and pain in her pelvis, her gynecologist thought she was pregnant.
Cleanses: Can drinking your greens jump-start your health? Breast cancer survivor, Shauna Martin, vows that drinking green juices helped her bounce back from the harsh effects of chemotherapy. Now she’s sharing her recipes and personal health plan with her book, "Daily Greens, 4-Day Cleanse"
Diet may influence ovarian cancer survival Women with healthier diets before an ovarian cancer diagnosis are less likely to die in the years following the cancer than women with poorer diets, according to a new study.
