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Health

The Great American Smokeout Is Your Chance To Start A Healthy Life

The Great American Smokeout Is Your Chance To Start A Healthy Life

November 20 marks the American Cancer Society’s 33rd Great American Smokeout, a day encouraging...
» read full story November 20th, 2008 - 11:17
Too Little Sleep May Boost Cancer Risk

Too Little Sleep May Boost Cancer Risk

U.S. researchers claim that a proper diet and exercise enhance body weight and physical function in...
» read full story November 19th, 2008 - 19:51
Exercise May Diminish Cancer Risk

Exercise May Diminish Cancer Risk

Regular exercise can help sufferers in the fight against cancer, according to new research....
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 23:01
Vitamin C and E Supplements Useless in Preventing Cancer

Vitamin C and E Supplements Useless in Preventing Cancer

After two recent studies have shown that there’s little merit in taking Vitamin B, folic acid,...
» read full story November 17th, 2008 - 16:40
Vitamin C, E Supplements Fail To Reduce Cancer Risk

Vitamin C, E Supplements Fail To Reduce Cancer Risk

A series of studies have lately shown that vitamins don’t reduce cancer risk. Just two weeks ago,...
» read full story November 17th, 2008 - 14:00
Research Shows No Benefit from Vitamin D in Breast Cancer Prevention

Research Shows No Benefit from Vitamin D in Breast Cancer Prevention

A new study in the online edition of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute adds to the...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 14:30
November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Quit Smoking!

November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Quit Smoking!

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and statistics don’t look too promising. According to the...
» read full story November 11th, 2008 - 14:31

Urinary Tract Infections Are Easily Treatable

Bad Wildungen, Germany - The most common symptoms of an acute urinary tract infection are a burning...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 10:00
Folic Acid, B Vitamins Don’t Lower Cancer Risk

Folic Acid, B Vitamins Don’t Lower Cancer Risk

Taking folic acid and other B vitamins on regular basis doesn’t prevent breast cancer or cancer in...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 13:30
FDA Findings on BPA Safety Questioned Again by a Panel of Toxicologists

FDA Findings on BPA Safety Questioned Again by a Panel of Toxicologists

A panel of toxicology experts has urged the FDA to rethink its conclusions on bisphenol A, a...
» read full story November 01st, 2008 - 13:20
Update: Panel Calls FDA Ruling On BPA “Inadequate”

Update: Panel Calls FDA Ruling On BPA “Inadequate”

Bisphenol A (BPA), the synthetic hormone used in baby bottles, toddler cups, water bottle and...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 13:13
Vitamin E, Selenium Don't Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

Vitamin E, Selenium Don't Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

The National Cancer Institute has announced its decision to suspend a study on the benefits of...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 12:00
Update: Vitamin E, Selenium Don’t Lower Occurrence Of Prostate Cancer

Update: Vitamin E, Selenium Don’t Lower Occurrence Of Prostate Cancer

Thousands of men across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada taking part in a study to see...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 08:12
Selenium and Vitamin E Supplements Don't  Prevent Prostate Cancer

Selenium and Vitamin E Supplements Don't Prevent Prostate Cancer

Selenium and vitamin E supplements failed to prevent prostate cancer – this was the conclusion of...
» read full story October 28th, 2008 - 14:08
Prostate Gland, a Repository of Adult Stem Cells, Genentech Researchers Found

Prostate Gland, a Repository of Adult Stem Cells, Genentech Researchers Found

Researchers at Genentech, in San Francisco, found that the prostate contains adult stem cells that...
» read full story October 23rd, 2008 - 12:11
Biden’s Medical Records Released, He Is In Good Health

Biden’s Medical Records Released, He Is In Good Health

Democratic US vice president nominee Joe Biden appears to be in good health, according to...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 14:30
Colorectal Cancer Screenings Should Stop at Age 75, Government Task Force Recommends

Colorectal Cancer Screenings Should Stop at Age 75, Government Task Force Recommends

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has rejected the latest X-ray screening technology, called...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 16:00
Early Detection Methods Of Prostate Cancer

Early Detection Methods Of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the ninth most common cancer worldwide, but is the number one non-skin cancer...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 15:36
Hormones Do Not Benefit Elderly Prostate Cancer Patients

Hormones Do Not Benefit Elderly Prostate Cancer Patients

Studies conducted by researchers over the last couple of years have shown that hormone therapy...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 20:07
BPA Affects Health

BPA Affects Health

A study in the September 17 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed...
» read full story September 20th, 2008 - 13:15
New Osteoporosis Drug, Amgen’s Denosumab, Reaches Market

New Osteoporosis Drug, Amgen’s Denosumab, Reaches Market

Amgen’s experimental bone drug, called denosumab, was found to reduce the risk of spinal fractures...
» read full story September 19th, 2008 - 15:30
Update: Virtual Colonoscopy Is Better And Not Necessarily Less Accurate

Update: Virtual Colonoscopy Is Better And Not Necessarily Less Accurate

A study on Virtual colonoscopy was published in Wednesday’s issue of New England Journal of...
» read full story September 19th, 2008 - 00:34
FDA Says Plastic Chemical Is Safe, Studies Say It Poses Health Risks

FDA Says Plastic Chemical Is Safe, Studies Say It Poses Health Risks

A preliminary report by the FDA declared the levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles and other...
» read full story September 18th, 2008 - 14:30
Plastic Chemical Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes

Plastic Chemical Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes

British researchers have revealed that, for the first time, a connection between a chemical used...
» read full story September 16th, 2008 - 20:12
Reducing Stress, Exercising and a Healthy Diet Increase Life Span

Reducing Stress, Exercising and a Healthy Diet Increase Life Span

Research performed on thirty prostate cancer patients by a team of doctors led by Dr. Elizabeth...
» read full story September 16th, 2008 - 19:06
Amgen To Release Data On Its Experimental Osteoporosis Drug Denosumab

Amgen To Release Data On Its Experimental Osteoporosis Drug Denosumab

Biotechnology company Amgen Inc. will release the results of the study on its osteoporosis drug...
» read full story September 16th, 2008 - 15:44

Colon Cancer, A Major Threat, Treatments Need Improvement

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States and the third most...
» read full story September 11th, 2008 - 15:59
NSAIDs Lower PSA Level and Hide Prostate Cancer From Screening

NSAIDs Lower PSA Level and Hide Prostate Cancer From Screening

Taking painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may hide your prostate cancer from the screening....
» read full story September 09th, 2008 - 21:03
OTC Painkillers Affect Results Of Prostate Screening Tests

OTC Painkillers Affect Results Of Prostate Screening Tests

Researchers have found that common over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 22:13

Painkillers Could Affect Prostate Cancer Test Results

A national study conducted on 1,310 men, showed that, on average, those who took Non-Steroidal...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 21:52
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Science

Research: Exercise May Diminish Cancer Risk

Research: Exercise May Diminish Cancer Risk

Regular exercise can help sufferers in the fight against cancer, according to new research....
» read full story November 23rd, 2008 - 16:56
DNA Damage May Predict Lung Cancer

DNA Damage May Predict Lung Cancer

Canadian scientists have conducted a study in proving that a genetic trait can be a reliable...
» read full story November 19th, 2008 - 11:30
Study: Vitamin C, E Supplements Fail To Reduce Cancer Risk

Study: Vitamin C, E Supplements Fail To Reduce Cancer Risk

A series of studies have lately shown that vitamins don’t reduce cancer risk. Just two weeks ago,...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 11:54
Prolonged Exposure To Carbon Nanotubes May Increase Cancer Risk

Prolonged Exposure To Carbon Nanotubes May Increase Cancer Risk

Carbon nanotubes are as promising as they are dangerous, scientists warned, associating the...
» read full story May 21st, 2008 - 10:15
The 1000 Genomes Project Aims To Map DNA Of 1000 people

The 1000 Genomes Project Aims To Map DNA Of 1000 people

A consortium, which includes Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Hinxton, England, the Beijing...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 01:09
By 2015, 75% of Americans Could Be Fat

By 2015, 75% of Americans Could Be Fat

A new study from John Hopkins University reveals that if Americans continue with their bad habits...
» read full story July 22nd, 2007 - 18:38
Genetic Link between Colon and Prostate Cancer Found

Genetic Link between Colon and Prostate Cancer Found

Four scientific studies have confirmed that the presence of a gene variant called rs6983267- which...
» read full story July 09th, 2007 - 17:00
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People

The World of Navajo Remains, Tony Hillerman Dies

Tony Hillerman, author of the well-known Navajo detective novels, as well as other non-fiction...
» read full story October 27th, 2008 - 17:42
Police Says Jerry Lewis Cited For Gun In Luggage

Police Says Jerry Lewis Cited For Gun In Luggage

Funny man Jerry Lewis was making his way through security at Las Vegas' McCarran International...
» read full story July 30th, 2008 - 21:07
Is Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo’s Public Romance Bad Luck?

Is Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo’s Public Romance Bad Luck?

Jessica Simpson and football star Tony Romo are officially dating after the pop singer turned...
» read full story December 18th, 2007 - 03:28
Famous Entertainer Merv Griffin Dies At 82

Famous Entertainer Merv Griffin Dies At 82

The famous inventor of "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune", Merv Griffin, has...
» read full story August 12th, 2007 - 21:21
Merv Griffin Fights Against Cancer Again

Merv Griffin Fights Against Cancer Again

TV mogul, Merv Griffin’s condition appears to be not so good, after he has been recently...
» read full story August 12th, 2007 - 13:45
De Niro Fights Insurer Over 2003 Cancer

De Niro Fights Insurer Over 2003 Cancer

The cancer he was diagnosed with in 2003 still haunts Robert De Niro, despite he’s full...
» read full story May 22nd, 2007 - 16:56
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World

Biden Shares Medical Records with the World

Biden Shares Medical Records with the World

To avoid speculations upon his health, Democratic US vice president nominee Joe Biden on...
» read full story October 22nd, 2008 - 15:00

Newspaper apologizes for "untrue" Prince Philip cancer report

A newspaper Friday issued an unreserved apology to Britain's royal family for wrongly reporting...
» read full story August 08th, 2008 - 15:04

Buckingham Palace Denies Prince Philip Cancer Report

Buckingham Palace Wednesday issued a stern denial of a newspaper report alleging that 87-year-old...
» read full story August 07th, 2008 - 10:53

Former Senator Jesse Helms Dies At 86

Jesse Helms, the former U.S. Republican senator from North Carolina, whose categorical...
» read full story July 05th, 2008 - 14:35
Obama Can Take Pride in His Health

Obama Can Take Pride in His Health

Following John McCain’s release of his medical record, amounting to more than one thousand pages,...
» read full story May 30th, 2008 - 20:54
Giuliani Hospitalized in St. Louis Due to Flu-Like Symptoms

Giuliani Hospitalized in St. Louis Due to Flu-Like Symptoms

Rudi Giuliani, the Republican candidate for presidency, was checked in a St. Louis hospital during...
» read full story December 20th, 2007 - 14:48
Dying Priest Gets 3 Years for Defrauding his Parish

Dying Priest Gets 3 Years for Defrauding his Parish

A former priest who stole $1.3 million from his parish to support a life of luxury was sentenced...
» read full story December 05th, 2007 - 14:03
Harold Alfond, Philantropist and Shoe Factory Owner, Dies at 93

Harold Alfond, Philantropist and Shoe Factory Owner, Dies at 93

Harold Alfond, the founder of the Dexter Shoe Co. and a philanthropist, died on Friday morning at...
» read full story November 19th, 2007 - 12:09
Israeli PM Announces He Has Prostate Cancer

Israeli PM Announces He Has Prostate Cancer

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced Monday that he has prostate cancer and that he will...
» read full story October 29th, 2007 - 15:35
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U.S.

The Great American Smokeout Is Here! Time To Quit Smoking!

The Great American Smokeout Is Here! Time To Quit Smoking!

For many people trying to kick the noxious habit of smoking, the Great American Smokeout is a...
» read full story November 20th, 2008 - 14:38
Sarah Palin’s Health "Excellent", Shows Letter From Physician

Sarah Palin’s Health "Excellent", Shows Letter From Physician

Just hours before the long awaited Election Day, the McCain campaign made public a summary of...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 14:30
Medical Records Of Democratic VP Candidate Joe Biden Made Public

Medical Records Of Democratic VP Candidate Joe Biden Made Public

The Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden made public his medical records on Monday....
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 15:03
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Specials

The Great American Smokeout Is Your Chance to Start a Healthy Life

The Great American Smokeout Is Your Chance to Start a Healthy Life

November 20 marks the American Cancer Society’s 33rd Great American Smokeout, a day encouraging...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 14:30
Supplements Don't  Reduce Cancer, Heart Disease Risk

Supplements Don't Reduce Cancer, Heart Disease Risk

A long-term study of more than 14,000 male physicians concluded that taking daily supplements of...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 14:25
The Beginning of Personal Genome Project: Positive and Negative Aspects

The Beginning of Personal Genome Project: Positive and Negative Aspects

Harvard Medical School genetics professor George Church, Harvard psychology professor Steven...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 14:30
FDA Says Plastic Chemical Is Safe, Studies Claim It Poses Health Risks

FDA Says Plastic Chemical Is Safe, Studies Claim It Poses Health Risks

A preliminary report by the FDA declared the levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles and other...
» read full story September 19th, 2008 - 14:04
Update: A Healthy Lifestyle Delays Aging Process

Update: A Healthy Lifestyle Delays Aging Process

Researchers have long stressed the importance of living a healthy life based on daily exercise and...
» read full story September 17th, 2008 - 17:00
Chemical In Plastics Could Cause Heart Disease, Diabetes

Chemical In Plastics Could Cause Heart Disease, Diabetes

Bisphenol A (BPA), the synthetic hormone used in baby bottles, toddler cups, water bottle and...
» read full story September 17th, 2008 - 14:01
Baby Bottle Chemical Bisphenol A Once Again under Fire

Baby Bottle Chemical Bisphenol A Once Again under Fire

The Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program on Wednesday released a...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 14:31
Just 1 in 5 Men Screened for Prostate Cancer Last Year

Just 1 in 5 Men Screened for Prostate Cancer Last Year

Although the American Cancer Society strongly recommends annual testing, starting with at the age...
» read full story August 13th, 2008 - 12:30
Prostate Screening’s Efficiency In The Elderly Questioned

Prostate Screening’s Efficiency In The Elderly Questioned

Prostate-cancer screening or the PSA test for men aged 75 or older should be stopped because there...
» read full story August 05th, 2008 - 14:01
Could Soy Foods Affect Male Fertility?

Could Soy Foods Affect Male Fertility?

Although many previous studies have shown that soya is good for humans by lowering cholesterol,...
» read full story July 28th, 2008 - 12:30

Hormone Therapy Not Efficient in Older Men with Prostate Cancer

A new study published in the July 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association...
» read full story July 10th, 2008 - 16:23

Top Senator in New York Retires

Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, who has run the Republican chamber for more than a dozen...
» read full story June 25th, 2008 - 11:04
Report Warns on Serious Health Problems Linked to Bisphenol A

Report Warns on Serious Health Problems Linked to Bisphenol A

A U.S. government report revealed Tuesday that a dangerous chemical called bisphenol A (BPA),...
» read full story April 16th, 2008 - 15:41
The Full Life Of Charlton Heston

The Full Life Of Charlton Heston

While to most people Charlton Heston is known for his larger-than-life roles as some of history's...
» read full story April 06th, 2008 - 19:01
Evangelist Billy Graham Back Home Following Brain Surgery

Evangelist Billy Graham Back Home Following Brain Surgery

World-known evangelist Billy Graham returned to his home in Montreal, N.C., early this afternoon,...
» read full story February 20th, 2008 - 16:24
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Business

Cell Genesys Halts Prostate Cancer Trial, Shares Drop 78%

Cell Genesys Halts Prostate Cancer Trial, Shares Drop 78%

Cell Genesys Inc has put a halt to its process of developing the treatment for the advanced stages...
» read full story August 27th, 2008 - 22:44
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Movies

Famous Producer Frank Capra Jr. Died

Famous Producer Frank Capra Jr. Died

One of the most important producers of our times died on Wednesday at a hospital in Philadelphia....
» read full story December 22nd, 2007 - 17:12
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Music

Stephen Stills Recovering From Cancer Surgery

Stephen Stills Recovering From Cancer Surgery

"Crosby, Stills And Nash" star and singer Stephen Stills, who underwent surgery for...
» read full story January 05th, 2008 - 00:42
Dan Fogelberg, Soft-Rock Singer Dies of Prostate Cancer

Dan Fogelberg, Soft-Rock Singer Dies of Prostate Cancer

Singer and songwriter Dan Fogelberg died of prostate cancer Sunday morning at his home in...
» read full story December 17th, 2007 - 10:39
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