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Healthy fats reduce prostate cancer spread

A new study suggests men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer may reduce the spread of the disease by eating a diet high in…

AMA declares obesity a disease

The nation’s largest physicians group, the American Medical Association (AMA) has officially declared obesity a disease. Supporters of the disease classification believe this decision could…

HPV may trigger lung cancer: New study

Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus known to cause cervical and head and neck cancers, may also trigger some cases of lung cancer, according to…

Researcher studies breast cancer screening and whether more is always better

In keeping up with the innovative work of the researchers we fund early on in their careers, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is showcasing researcher Dejana…

Heart health = Cancer prevention

Healthy habits do more than just help protect you and your family from cancer, they can also help prevent other chronic illnesses, such as heart…

Dramatic increase in anal cancer cases and deaths

A new study shows the number of people in the U.S. with anal cancer has tripled since the 1970s. Researchers reviewed a collection of data…

Night shift workers face greater risk for ovarian cancer

According to a new study, women who work the night shift are at a greater risk for ovarian cancer. Researchers followed more than 1,100 women…

Researcher Q & A: Researcher examines how message framing and emotions effect screening decisions

William Klein, PhD, is the Associate Director of the Behavioral Research Program at the National Cancer Institute. In the spring of 2007, as an assistant…

Diet soda may cause diabetes risk

New research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows a link between the consumption of diet soda and increased risk of Type 2 diabetes….

Cancer gaps remain for African Americans

The latest figures show many improvements have been made in cancer treatments and care for African Americans within the last decade. Since 1990 nearly 200,000…