Cancer news
Among United States Latinas, a greater degree of European genetic ancestry is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, the results of a new study indicate. This could be due to environmental factors, genetic factors, or the interplay of the two, the study team suggests.
THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Reactions to the vaccine designed to protect against cervical cancer are rare, and young women can tolerate subsequent doses.
The most commonly used breast cancer drug may cause tumors to spread in a small number of women with low levels of a protein which makes cells stick together, British researchers said on Thursday.
Dell Warner cherishes her three Detroit Emmys and two dogs, but cancer and a boring life in an assisted-living high-rise almost got her down until she decided to throw an art show for the residents.
A high school north of Brisbane has been declared safe for students and staff after an investigation prompted by an apparent cancer cluster.
Healthcare Advocates launch statewide campaign to create the Maryland Cancer Treatment Program for Uninsured.
ATLANTA ? Eric Shanteau looks as healthy as any other swimmer on deck at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center. But there's still those nagging fears that all cancer victims must overcome: What if the doctors didn't get it all?
To decipher how cancer develops, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators say researchers must take a closer look at the packaging. Specifically, their findings in the December 2, 2008, issue of PLoS Biology point to the three dimensional chromatin packaging around genes formed by tight, rosette-like loops of Polycomb group proteins (PcG).
Jenni Girtman/Associated PressEric Shanteau prepares for swimming's Short Course National Championships in Atlanta on Wednesday. Shanteau looks as healthy as any other swimmer on deck. But there's still those nagging doubts that all cancer victims must deal with: What if...
At the Families of Children with Cancer Christmas Party on Wednesday night, Dalton Knapp brought his journal, which chronicled his battle with cancer.
In a study involving only 16 patients suffering from severe cases who didn't respond well to standard treatment of antidepressants and psychotherapy, French scientist used the same kind of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease to treat people ...
The numbers of patients who are taking prescription antidepressants has been rising steadily. Many people are uncomfortable with the worrisome side effects of these prescription medications, and are unsure of their safety over the long term. A recent review found that the St. John's wort extracts tested in the trials were superior to placebos and as effective as standard antidepressants, with fewer side effects.
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Doctors show new interest in mind-body therapies for mental illness and are using everything from herbs to meditation and massage to treat depression without medication.
Cathi Hanauer. A story of a woman who suffered anxiety issues for much of her life relates her experience with starting, living with, and getting off an SSRI antidepressant. Hanauer carefully relates the pros and cons she found in taking the drug, including a more relaxed and fearless attitude . . . but also, a sense of detachment from her life. She draws attention to some major problems with SSRI's that were not made clear to her---including unknown long-term effects and a very difficult withdrawal stage when she finally decided to stop medication.