Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
Health - November 6, 2009
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role
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Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Health - November 6, 2009
Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases
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Health Buzz: Bypass With Pump May Be Better for Patients and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - November 5, 2009
4 ways to stop stressing out your kids; experimental new HPV vaccine may halt vulvar cancer.
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Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer
Health - November 5, 2009
Small study reports evidence of cancer-fighting properties
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Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
Health - November 4, 2009
Designed for a rare condition, it might have a wider application, experts say
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New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks
Health - November 4, 2009
Working differently than Gardasil, Cervarix, it targets inside of virus, study shows
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PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival
Health - November 4, 2009
Rising level in prostate cancer patients may call for more treatment, study finds
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Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers
Health - November 4, 2009
Three-week course comparable to six-week treatment, researchers find
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Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
Health - November 4, 2009
Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function
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Low Cholesterol May Help Prevent Cancer
Health - November 3, 2009
Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection
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Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors
Health - November 3, 2009
Researcher urges studies to determine benefits of anti-HER2 therapies
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Chronic Inflammation: Reduce It to Protect Your Health
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - November 2, 2009
Inflammation is linked to diabetes, depression, heart disease, and cancer; what you can do about it.
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Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test
Health - November 2, 2009
Many ignore guidelines, recommend screening to women at low risk, survey shows
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Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Health - November 2, 2009
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds
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Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
Health - November 2, 2009
Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients
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Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems
Health - November 2, 2009
Treatment leaves survivors with significant cognitive decline, researchers find
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Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Health - October 31, 2009
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer
Health - October 29, 2009
No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows
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Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Other Ills
Health - October 28, 2009
Treatment can cause long-term neurological, circulatory problems, study finds
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Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients
Health - October 28, 2009
Women report improved emotional and mental health in study
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Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Health - October 27, 2009
Study found it doubled survival time
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Old, New Pap Methods Equally Good, Dutch Study Finds
Health - October 27, 2009
But U.S. expert predicts 'major change' in testing methods in a few years
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Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
Health - October 27, 2009
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.
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