CONDITIONS / CANCER

Rethinking Breast Cancer Treatment for Seniors

For women over 70, it may not be necessary to pursue aggressive treatment for breast cancer. Here's what needs to be considered. >

Get the Most from Your ‘Five-a-Day’

Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is a proven way to boost longevity. >

Toxic Commutes

Drivers can be exposed to unsafe levels of benzene and formaldehyde if their daily commutes last too long. >

A Coffee-Prostate Cancer Connection

Findings on over 1.1 million men indicate that drinking two or more cups a day cuts the risk of prostate cancer. More coffee, less risk. >

Craving the Sun

Don't skimp on the sunblock. Worries about its possible effects on the environment pale in comparison to the actual threat of skin cancer. >

Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk

Birth control pills may raise the risk of breast cancer, but they also seem to offer protection from several cancers years after their use. >

Cancer Deaths Drop Following Medicaid Expansion

States opting into the Medicaid expansion portion of the ACA all saw deaths from colon, breast and lung cancer drop. Here's why. >

A Real Coffee Fix

Colorectal cancer can be a killer. But coffee seems to slow the progression of the disease and help people live longer. >

Little Progress on Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine disrupting compounds can cause fertility, growth and medical issues. A review finds new EDCs meant to protect us are no safer. >

The Buzz about Caffeine

Drinking a few cups of coffee a day is no problem. But if you're pregnant, it's a different story. >

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