Study: Lung cancer screening doesn't save lives
A new study suggests that screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer doesn't save lives or prevent advanced disease and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment.
But it's not the final wo ...
Screening for Oral Cancers
During a recent trip to the dentist, I learned that screening for oral cancers is being offered there. For a reasonable price your mouth can be checked for signs that you may be at risk.
Has anyo ...
Info on aspartame from the ADA
What is aspartame?Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetening ingredient that provides the sweet taste of sugar without the calories. Aspartame has been used in numerous foods and beverages for more than 20 ...
Yoga May Help Women with Breast Cancer
According to a news item in Yogi Times, new research suggests that women with advanced breast cancer (cancer that has spread beyond the breast) may benefit from a yoga program that includes gentle pos ...
Breast Cancer and the Low-Fat Diet
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has found that decreasing total fat intake may make a minimal impression on reducing the risk of breast cancer, and has no effect on the risk of colorectal cance ...
WellPoint ties members' health to employee bonuses
Health insurer WellPoint Inc. said on Tuesday it is beginning to gauge the health of its 34 million members using an index of measures, and is linking its employees' bonuses to progress in that index. ...
The Obesity Rate is Obese
Americans are larger than ever. Trust for America’s Health, a research group that focuses on disease prevention, has documented the round-belly-growth in their latest report on each stat ...
Fat Nears Smoking As Cause Of Cancer
Wow. I knew obesity caused all sorts of health problems including heart troubles and diabetes but I never thought of it in conjunction with cancer. This report on the CBS News web site caugh ...
