Health News Archives

Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.

Gum Disease May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk
The threat seems the same for smokers, nonsmokers, study finds

New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer
Less invasive procedure shaves off lesions, researchers say

Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men’s Cancer Risk
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers

Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers
One stool sample can be used to perform several screens, researchers say

Heat Therapy May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
Barrett's esophagus patients benefit from destruction of abnormal cells, study shows

Osteoporosis Drugs Might Not Raise Cancer Risk
Two studies suggest bisphosphonates don't increase chances of esophageal tumors

Flushing From Alcohol a Risk Factor for Esophageal Cancer
Recognizing the enzyme deficiency would save many lives, study suggests

Wine May Be Protective Against Esophageal Cancer
One glass a day may lower risk for Barrett's, a precursor to disease, study finds

Variations in Gene DNA Boost Drinkers’ Cancer Risk
Changes to 2 alcohol-metabolizing enzymes are responsible, study says