Health News Archives

Degarelix Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Suppresses testosterone production

Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Cuts Prostate Cancer Deaths
Study confirms effectiveness of widely used approach, experts say

Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World’s Leading Killer
Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says

Selenium, Vitamins E and C Won’t Prevent Prostate Cancer
Large trials fail to confirm suspected benefit

Single Men Less Likely to Get Prostate Screens
This held true even for men with a family history of the disease, researchers say

Treatment Options Are Many for Prostate Cancer
Some doctors say many tumors can be left untreated, depending on man's age

Prostate Cancer Stimulates Nerve Growth
And this phenomenon is tied to more aggressive disease, researchers say

U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds

Vitamin C, E Supplements Won’t Help Prevent Cancer
Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation