Confusing sunscreen terminology may burn shoppers Labels on sunscreen bottles— with their various numbers and “UV-A,”“UV-B” and “water-resistant”— are confusing and consumers don’t know what to make of the terminology, found a new study from Northwestern Medicine.
Study finds link between BPA and prostate cancer The highly controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked with yet another adverse health condition: prostate cancer.
Spirituality may be tied to easier cancer course Cancer patients who report more religiousness or spirituality may also experience fewer physical symptoms of cancer and treatment and more social connection, several new papers suggest.
'BPA-free' label may not mean your water is any safer After health concerns prompted a ban on the chemical BPA from our baby bottles, companies have touted the redesigned baby bottles and water bottles as BPA-free.
Company seeks approval for skin cancer drug A Roche Holding AG subsidiary submitted a drug for treating people treating patients with an advanced form of skin cancer to U.S. regulators, the company said Monday, starting the process for potential approval of the therapy.
Texas boy battling cancer dreams of mailbox full of Christmas cards While most kids have a long wish list for the holidays, one young boy has a simple request— a mailbox full of holiday cards.
High cholesterol may 'fuel' the growth and spread of breast cancer Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that a common byproduct of cholesterol may foster the growth and spread of breast cancer cells.
Low-dose aspirin may reduce pancreatic cancer risk Taking small doses of aspirin daily may lower the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests
Celldex vaccine helps brain cancer patients live longer, study Adding an experimental Celldex Therapeutics Inc vaccine that enlists the immune system to fight cancer to standard therapy helped patients with the deadliest type of brain cancer live longer, according to data from a midstage trial presented on Sunday.
Cancer screenings common among older, sick Americans Despite potential risks and limited benefits, many Americans are still screened for cancers toward the end of their lives, according to a new study
