Your Health: Rise in thyroid cancer may be tied to radiation
A medical mystery: As overall cancer rates fall, why are thyroid cancer rates rising? Diagnoses of cancer in this gland in the …
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Cancer deaths declining, especially among young
“Older Americans have only experienced decreased [cancer] mortality very recently, but younger Americans have been seeing benefits …
Men less picky about looks when it comes to casual sex
Men are much more likely to seek and have casual sex than women, and are far less choosy about the looks of their sex partners, …
Bill Clinton: GOP promotes fear on health care
Republicans have turned to terrifying people in the debate over overhauling the health care system because the GOP has no political …
Podesta: White House needs juice on health care
John Podesta says it’s time for the White House and its backers on health care to get as fired up as the opponents are.
Medical isotope shortage threatens treatments
The shutdown of a nuclear reactor in Canada has caused a shortage of a radioactive isotope used to detect cancers and heart disease, …
Quiz: The week in health
What’s the average age of new moms in the USA? What non-animal products carry calcium? Aspirin may fight what life-threatening …
6 hours of sleep? It’s not enough
Scientists have good and bad news for people who boast they only need six hours of sleep a night. The good news: They’ve identified …
1 in 5 teens shares prescriptions
About 20% of U.S. teens exchange prescription drugs such as antibiotics and allergy medications with friends, a practice that …
Doctor fired over ‘America Dies on Dunkin’ sign
Dr. Jason Newsom railed against burgers, french fries, fried chicken and sweet tea in his campaign to promote better eating in …