Month: June 2022

Many popular assumptions about cancer are wrong and cause needless worry, sometimes prompting people to disregard prevention behaviors, such as exercise, quitting smoking or avoiding the sun, and can result in unwise treatment decisions. View original article Contributor: Marlene Cimons

The analysis sets the stage for a review by the agency’s outside advisers Wednesday and a potential authorization by the end of the week. View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley

At least 45 cases of the viral illness have been identified in 15 states and the District, up from 20 cases a week ago. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond

Many popular assumptions about cancer are wrong and cause needless worry, sometimes prompting people to disregard prevention behaviors, such as exercise, quitting smoking or avoiding the sun, and can result in unwise treatment decisions. View original article Contributor: Marlene Cimons

Long-festering concerns about racial disparities in gynecologic and obstetric services are set against the backdrop of an imminent Supreme Court ruling. View original article Contributor: Akilah Johnson

Research also is starting to show it’s possible to quantify how much of a workout may make a difference after a diagnosis of the illness. View original article Contributor: Marlene Cimons

The study pertained to a small group of rectal cancer patients whose tumors shared a specific abnormality, but the therapy could have implications for similar subsets of cancers. View original article Contributor: Kim Bellware

The virus “is not known to linger in the air,” agency officials said. But the research is far from definitive. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli