Health News Archives

Low Cholesterol May Help Prevent Cancer
Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection

Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer
But often not needed for early-stage patients, long-running study shows

American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines
Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report

PSA ’Nanotest’ May Spot Prostate Cancer’s Return After Surgery
Screen could boost accuracy but is still years away from approval, experts say

Impotence, Incontinence Risk Casts Doubt on High-Tech Prostate Surgery
Marketing is buoying use of the technique, researchers say, but surgeon's experience is key

Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests
Pros, cons of cancer screen not understood, research shows

Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable
Men need to know pros, cons to make informed choice about prostate cancer test, experts say

Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer: Study
Report adds to debate over the value of exercise as a protector for men

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks
Treatment methods should take into account side effects, researchers say

For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies