Cancer

Cigars Not a Safe Cigarette Alternative

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 01:01:00 +0000

There’s a common notion that cigars may be safer to smoke than cigarettes because they are often not inhaled. New evidence, however, suggests that cigar smoking may pose some serious health threats.

The Risks of Youth E-Cig Use

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:59:00 +0000

Experimenting is often how kids and teens learn. Experimenting with electronic cigarettes, however, may be risky.

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Under Debate

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:25:09 +0000

Although it may seem intuitive that you should get screened early and often for all types of cancers, it isn't always that simple. New breast cancer screening guidelines highlight the role of personal choice in screenings for younger women, but not all experts are in agreement.

Breast Cancer Screening: How Often Is Often Enough?

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:11:12 +0000

Most women should get screened for breast cancer every other year, according to some current guidelines. But many surgeons may recommend a schedule that adheres to different guidelines.

An Aspirin a Day: Benefits and Risks

Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:02:35 +0000

Aspirin use is surging among older adults. The question is whether that’s a good thing.

How Breast Cancer Might Affect Your Brain

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:54:04 +0000

The breast is a long way from the brain, but now it seems a breast cancer diagnosis might affect patients’ ability to think.

Even a Few Smokes a Day Can Raise Your Risks

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:18:55 +0000

If you think smoking just a few cigarettes a day keeps you free from the many risks of smoking, you may want to think again.

Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy: An Evolving Relationship

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:41:05 +0000

When it comes to breast cancer risk, not all hormone therapies are created equal. While some may continue to increase the risk of cancer years after a patient stops taking the medications, others can decrease the odds of getting the disease.

A New Prostate Cancer Risk Factor

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:08:59 +0000

Obesity is behind a number of well-known heart health problems. In black men, it may also have a profound effect on cancer risk.

HPV Vaccine: Maybe Not Just for Girls

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 04:43:57 +0000

Girls may receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to help prevent later cervical cancer. In boys, the vaccine may be important in protecting against another rapidly growing cancer threat.