Health News Archives

Switch to ’Light’ Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say

Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer
Office visit questionnaire led to screening in high-risk study patients

Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds

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

Is Smoking Tougher on Women?
Research suggests they're more susceptible to dangers of tobacco

Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers

Immune Cells Offer Hope for Injured Lungs
Discovery in mice shows promise for treating potentially fatal wounds, researchers say

New Drug May Offer Hope to Some With Lung Cancer
Pemetrexed improves survival with advanced non-small-cell tumors, study finds

Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely
Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment

Scientists May Know How Lung Cancer Spreads
Preventing metastasis 'could have a huge impact on survival,' researcher says