Primary care docs participating in breast cancer decisions Most women in a new U.S. survey said their primary care physician was involved in their breast cancer care during treatment, and rated their doctor's engagement and communication levels as high.
Study shows health improving globally, but progress is patchy Globally, people's health is improving and life expectancy is rising, but progress is far from universal with chronic diseases bringing long-term illness and causing seven out of 10 deaths, according to research published on Thursday.
'Why I won't get the genetic test for breast cancer' BRCA is a powerful tool to estimate cancer risk, but it's not a crystal ball. And I don't want the results of one imperfect test to propel me into surgery.
Toxins remain in homes for months after smokers quit A home's air may seem cleaner after a smoker has quit, but researchers report in the journal Tobacco Control that toxins from tobacco smoke can linger for months.
Third daughter in Oregon family dies of rare genetic disorder The youngest daughter of former University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer and his wife has died of a rare genetic disorder, making her the third Frohnmayer child to die of Fanconi anemia.
Breast cancer diagnosis: When to seek a second opinion Once you've found the right cancer doctor and team, you may find yourself needing or wanting a second opinion.
Ben Stiller reveals prostate cancer diagnosis Ben Stiller announced on Tuesday, during an interview on the Howard Stern Show, that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago when he was 48.
Outpatient strategies for some acute conditions effective and cheaper Many acute medical conditions can be treated without admitting patients to the hospital, with no increased risk and, in some cases, higher patient satisfaction, according to a new review.
Nobel medicine prize: A look at the winner and his research Yoshinori Ohsumi, a 71-year-old Japanese scientist and professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, is this year's winner of the Nobel Prize in medicine.
Nobel Prize for Japanese who unraveled cell recycling system Japanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries on how cells break down and recycle content, a garbage disposal system that scientists hope to harness in the fight against cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases.
