But the agency says patients can still take the cholesterol-lowering drug
It's unclear if pills help keep them healthier or put them in danger of disease recurrence
Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds
New analysis shows no effect from statin meds, which include Lipitor, Crestor
But authors admit the data is sketchy and the shot proves more expensive for older women
Calculations were close to what was actually seen in clinical practice, Stanford team says
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells
Lasers heat nanotubes, then docs listen for ultrasound waves released showing tumors
Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says
Obesity, previous HRT, chemo also raised chances for those on endocrine treatment, study says
Study shows recurrence after five-year mark, but numbers aren't as high as some might suspect, study says
New study fails to settle question about best treatment for the disease
But expert notes research is still in early stages
3 studies urge better management of patients' emotional distress to improve quality of life
Identifying these progenitors may provide context for tumor formation, new treatments
Delayed diagnosis, less successful surgery, pair of studies finds
Finding could improve early detection of breast, thyroid and kidney diseases, researchers say
Study finds despite hazards, many put themselves at increased risk for second malignancies
But some researchers say the finding fails to establish cause-and-effect
But not all doctors informing patients of this simple preventive approach, study says
The nutrient shrunk brain, ovarian and pancreatic tumors in mice
The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports
Women, especially breast and ovarian tumor patients, more likely to use these therapies
Patients with recurrent or metastatic disease had better-than-normal survival, study finds
Low doses of drug used to treat opioid addiction worked without toxic effects, study finds
Newer technique didn't squeeze breasts, still spotted lesions, study finds
Findings may serve as new path for better treatment of disease, study suggests
Removing H. pylori left patients two-thirds less likely to suffer recurrence
Helps pinpoint which type of cancer is present
Healing cells called fibrocytes create niches in healthy organs where disease can spread, study finds
But recall rate for abnormal mammograms was lower in Norwegian practice than in U.S.
Study urges national, international standards to ensure safety, reliable results
RNAs regulating gene expression could detect disease in early stages, study says
Sorafenib added three months for those with advanced disease, study finds
Excessive IMP-3, not found in harmless moles, may be key to diagnosis
If too few are tested, patient's treatment and prognosis may be affected, study says
Chemo-radiation therapy looks to kill cells on organ's surface, spare surrounding tissue
Combo of DNA activity, clinical clues could lead to smarter, tailored treatments, study suggests
Aggressive form of non-Hodgkin disease puts older men chiefly at risk, study finds
Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims
U.S. does better than Europe, although American whites do better than blacks, study finds
A woman's lung tumor disappears after anti-TNF medications are stopped, doctors report
Review of studies says monthly check is 'an option' for women starting in their 20s
Immune-suppressing drugs may trigger protein that boosts tumor growth, study finds
Engineered 'payload' based on common cold virus could aid doctors in treatment decisions
Tumor-altering shot, already in trials, lengthens survival, study finds
Only half of Americans over 50 tested; education, insurance play role, group says
Many products don't protect against UVA rays, which can cause skin cancer
'Smart bomb' curbs metastasis with fewer side effects, study finds