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A new guideline from ACS wants everyone to forever skip meat and alcohol and have a non-sedentary lifestyle.

UPDATED:The American Cancer Society Wants You To Avoid These Foods and Drinks

Jun 15, 2020 AM EDT

A new guideline from ACS wants everyone to forever skip meat and alcohol and have a non-sedentary lifestyle.

Cancer Drug Identifed as Possible Treatment for COVID-19

Jun 08, 2020 AM EDT

FDA cancer approved drug may help ease up massive immune response in severe COVID-19 patients.

The yearly gathering of oncologists stills presses on despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Yearly Cancer Summit Online: Lung, Prostate, and Colon Treatment the Focus

Jun 01, 2020 AM EDT

The yearly gathering of oncologists stills presses on despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Increased risk for head, neck cancers in patients with diabetes

Jul 24, 2014 PM EDT

Diabetes mellitus (DM) appears to increase the risk for head and neck cancer (HNC). Evidence suggests certain cancers are more common in people with DM, but the risk of HNC in patients with DM has not been well explored. Overall, head and neck cancer..

Brain Gene Linked to Kidney Cancer

Jun 24, 2014 PM EDT

Researchers have linked a gene in the brain to the development of kidney cancer. New research reveals that a gene that controls brain growth and development significantly influences the growth of the most common form of kidney cancer called clear cel..

Cell Phone Chatter Linked to Triple Risk of Brain Tumors

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Talking on your cell phone for more than 15 hours a month triples the risk of brain cancer, according to a new study.

Why Red Wine is Good For You: Explained

May 05, 2014 PM EDT

Researchers have identified the health benefits of having high levels of resveratrol -- a compound commonly found in blueberries and red wine.

Some E-Cigs May Cause Cancer

May 05, 2014 PM EDT

Some electronic cigarette devices may be delivering carcinogens into the lungs of their users, two new scientific studies suggests. Tank systems and the practice of "dripping" have been highlighted as the main culprits.

Minor Cancer Risk at Nail Salons

May 01, 2014 PM EDT

The high intensity ultraviolet (UV) lamps used in nail salons have been found to emit enough harmful radiation to be a cancer risk -- albeit a small one -- according to a recent study.

Vitamin D Levels Predict Prostate Cancer

May 01, 2014 PM EDT

Low levels of vitamin D may predict an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Because of this, African American men may be at the greatest risk, due to naturally lower vitamin D levels, researchers suggest in a newly released study.

Lung Cancer Drug Earns Early FDA Approval

May 01, 2014 PM EDT

United States federal regulators have approved a new treatment for advanced lung cancer about four months earlier than expected, according to a recent public announcement.

Australia Recommends Less HPV Testing

Apr 28, 2014 PM EDT

In light of remarkably low human papillomavirus infection rates in Australia, Australian health officials are proposing changing their recommendations for regular pap-smear screenings from every two years to every five years.

FDA Approves Cobas HPV Test

Apr 25, 2014 PM EDT

The United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever DNA-based HPV test for women 25 years old and older as a primary diagnostic tool for cervical cancer screenings.

Your DNA Determines if Aspirin Helps Prevent Cancer

Apr 23, 2014 PM EDT

It has long been known that taking aspirin can help reduce a person's chances of developing colon cancer, but a recent study finally explains for why aspirin works as a stronger deterrent for colorectal cancer for some people than it does for others...

False Positive Mammograms Do Limited Harm

Apr 22, 2014 PM EDT

False positive mammograms results may be sources of unnecessary stress and worry for women, but this anxiety only lasts for a limited time and has no significant health consequences associated with it, according to a recent study.

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