Trulicity, Ozempic, Victoza, and Rybelsus…you’ve probably heard of at least a few of these brand-name drugs on TV. They’re a relatively new class of drugs...
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New Study Supports Medication for Breast Cancer Prevention
Certain drugs can help prevent breast cancer in women who are high risk. From previous studies, breast cancer researchers know that a class of drugs...
A False-Positive Mammogram Is a Cancer Warning
Breast cancer screening with mammography reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer by 20 percent by finding cancer early when it can be treated...
How to Catch Cancer Early
The COVID-19 pandemic itself was bad enough, but it had a negative effect that few anticipated: more cases of advanced cancer. That’s because during the...
Cancer Treatment Gets Personal
Cancer treatment has come a long way since Hippocrates proposed that it was caused by a buildup of black bile. Remedies ranged from powdered worms...
Alternatives to Colonoscopy
Colon cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Taskforce, the American Cancer Society and gastroenterology organizations call for most adults to get screened starting...
A Chinese Herb May Reduce the Risk of Colon Polyps
A Chinese herb reduced the risk of precancerous colon polyps from returning, according to a new study.
Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear
An abnormal Pap smear could simply be inflammation or could be pre-cancerous. This natural treatment yielded a clean retest at the three-month follow-up.
Don’t Mess Up Your Colonoscopy! My Secret for More Effective—and Gentler—Prep
The typical bowel prep for colonoscopy is often inadequate, which can make the test less accurate. Tips for more successful—and gentler—prep here…
Beware This Hidden Cause of Lung Cancer
Most people associate lung cancer with cigarette smoking. But there’s another risk factor that’s hidden in millions of US homes. How to stay safe…
The Best PET Scan for Finding Prostate Cancer Recurrence
New, FDA-approved prostate PET scan finds cancer recurrence earlier than other imaging tests.
Pancreatic Cancer: You Can Spot This Killer Before It’s Too Late
Pancreatic cancer is often lethal because it is rarely detected in early stages. Now, life-saving screening can monitor your risk. Read on…