Iodine from kelp in dietary aid compromised therapy, researchers say
In the lab, scientists used a virus to thwart tumor's comeback
Low, short-term doses of DFMO helps prevent disease spread, study finds
They are soaked with drugs to target only the tumor, researchers explain
Patients who received recommended care did better, regardless of race, study found
Staying fit doesn't have to break the bank, experts say
Study found no more complications than when specialists perform screening test
Rates hover around 50 percent, despite proven benefits, report says
Much effort focuses on genetics and who would benefit from treatments
Discovery suggests new treatments for aggressive form of childhood disease, study says
Two extra steps improve results, study finds
Lung Association report says feds and most states neglect preventing tobacco-caused illness
Prostate cell findings could reveal targets for future treatments
New technique might better control treatment of diseases like cancer, AIDS
Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak
Those with rare gene have disease relapse often within 5 years of apparent remission
Japanese testing reveals longer protection from nausea and vomiting
Study included nearly 57,000 women who had been followed for about 15 years
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer
Digoxin, used to treat heart failure, slowed cell growth, study says
If you're sick, don't ignore your appearance
Excess estrogen may contribute to malignancy, study suggests
Finding could help docs tailor treatments even further, researchers say
Condition marked by pain, swelling, loose teeth and exposed bone
Finding might lead to new treatment for blood cancers, researchers say
But deaths from heart disease, cancer show encouraging drop
Finding may clarify the disease's connection to obesity
C, E and beta carotene didn't halt women's risk of developing disease
Those with variant had cancer as well as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, study finds
Accelerated growth of tumors seen in mouse study
While researchers make advances, quitting smoking remains your best bet
New drug approvals, more targeted therapies the highlights of 2008
2 transporters normally help protect lungs by removing inhaled toxins, study say
About a fifth of white Americans carry the mutation, researchers say
Healthy meals still matter
Outcome appears to be related to quality of marriage relationship
But study cautions lab findings were at levels unlikely to be achieved in real life
Finding could lead to new treatments for this deadly disease, researchers say
Another study finds type 2 diabetes increases cancer death risk
Most significant effect was seen after 30 years of smoking, researchers say
Procedure better at detecting problems on left side of colon, study says
Blacks 45% more likely to die from the disease than whites, report says
Studies suggest lymph removal, external beam radiation no help against early disease
They tend to get type of tumors that have better prognosis, study finds
Three-quarters of those who had relapsed saw disease stabilize or improve, study shows
Some of the benefits
Other drugs in pipeline also hold promise against the disease, researchers report
One protein was protective, the other not, researchers found
Radiation might cause damage to DNA, study says
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