Sex bias evident in surgical research Few studies of surgery patients enroll similar numbers of men and women despite laws aimed at dissuading sex bias in research, according to a new study.
Authorities investigating 70 deaths linked with German clinic About 70 people have died after receiving treatment at a German cancer clinic where authorities were investigating three deaths already linked to the center earlier this month.
Hospice teams may be overlooking teenaged family members Teens with dying parents don't benefit as much from hospice services as older members of the family do, a new study suggests.
Thyroid cancer overdiagnosis on the rise, study finds In the next year, more than 60,000 American adults will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but as the number of cases increases, so do the number of overdiagnoses and unnecessary interventions, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found.
More evidence ties insurance coverage to cancer survival In two new studies, U.S. cancer patients who are uninsured or have government-sponsored Medicaid insurance for the poor tend to be diagnosed later, receive less optimal treatment and survive for a shorter time than people with private health insurance.
Michael Bloomberg named World Health Organization ambassador The World Health Organization has appointed billionaire philanthropist and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg as a global ambassador to help spur governments and donors to tackle prevalent diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart and lung disease.
Road-tripping 91-year-old hopes her travels inspire end-of-life conversations For the past year, 91-year-old Norma Bauerschmidt has made her home the open road.
Longtime Atlanta radio host thankful for support following infant daughter's cancer diagnosis Jenn Hobby, co-host of an Atlanta radio show, revealed that her 10-month-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer and her fans have shared an outpouring of support.
