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Social support tied to better breast cancer outcomes

Breast cancer survivors with good social support networks seem to live longer and to have a lower risk of their cancer returning, according to a new study.

Can chemotherapy drug ‘turn back the clock’ in women’s ovaries?

It's generally thought that women are born with a finite number of egg cells, and cannot grow new ones.

20 Cancer Cases Found in Women With 'Faulty' Implants

Twenty cases of cancer have been discovered among women who have received allegedly faulty French-made breast implants, French consumer health agency AFSSAPS said 

Scalp cooling device helps prevent hair loss from chemo

A scalp-cooling system helped prevent hair loss in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy, researchers said today at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Better aerobic fitness may reduce men's risk of cancer death

The better a man’s cardiorespiratory fitness, the less likely he is to die from cancer, suggests a long-term study from Denmark.

Daily glass of white wine associated with increased skin cancer risk

Sipping vino has been linked to everything from a reduced risk of heart disease to more weight loss success.

Killer cigs, 1-drink danger, screen-addicted parents

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ER visits for severe sunburn rack up millions in costs

Although sunburns are highly preventable, they are still responsible for tens of thousands of expensive visits to U.S. emergency rooms each year, according to a recent analysis.

Most people want to learn about their skin biopsy results online

Most people want to learn about their skin biopsy results over the internet - especially when they're benign, according to new research.

Woman battling breast cancer stunned after stranger helps pay for her family meal

Talk about the kindness of strangers.