Every 2-inch increase in height was associated with raised odds, research suggests
TUESDAY, April 3 Taller, heavier women may be at an increased risk of ovarian cancer, research suggests.
An international research group examined data from 47 studies conducted in 14 countries involving more than 25,000 women with ovarian cancer and 81,000 women with... » Read the full article >> http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663355
Reported Decline in U.S. Pneumonia Deaths May Be False: Study
Dips in hospitalizations, deaths may reflect diagnosis coding changes
TUESDAY, April 3 Recent reports showing a big dip in U.S. pneumonia cases and related deaths may be the result of a glitch in the way hospitals code for pneumonia and associated illnesses, rather than a treatment breakthrough, a new study suggests.
"We had observed ... » Read the full article >> http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663421
Ultrasound, MRI Might Spot Cancer in Dense Breast Tissue
Study suggests screening methods beyond mammograms may be useful in high-risk patients
TUESDAY, April 3 New research suggests that adding an ultrasound or MRI scan to breast cancer screening if a woman has dense breasts and at least one other risk factor for breast cancer would increase the number of cancers found.
Dense breast tissue increases a woma... » Read the full article >> http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663398
Experimental Chemo Combo for Colon Cancer Disappoints
Adding the drug Erbitux to standard treatment delivered no extra benefit, study says
TUESDAY, April 3 Adding the drug cetuximab (brand name Erbitux) to standard chemotherapy after surgery for stage 3 colon cancer did not improve disease-free survival in patients, a new study concludes.
Patients with stage 3 colon cancer who undergo surgery have a 50 ... » Read the full article >> http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663382
For Many Girls, Slimming Down Doesn't Help Self-Esteem
Teens who were formerly obese often still view themselves as fat, study finds
TUESDAY, April 3 Weight loss doesn't necessarily lead to a boost in obese teenage girls' self-esteem, according to a new study.
"We found that obese black and white teenage girls who transitioned out of obesity continued to see themselves ... » Read the full article >> http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663030
Veggies Like Broccoli, Cabbage May Help Fight Breast Cancer: Study
High intake of cruciferous vegetables associated with lower death rate, researchers say
TUESDAY, April 3 Eating broccoli, one of the top "super foods," and other cruciferous vegetables may improve your odds for breast cancer survival, a new study suggests.
In a study of women in China diagnosed with breast cancer, researchers found that women who consum... » Read the full article >> http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663406
You Survived Cancer: Now Pay Attention to Your Overall Health
Half of cancer survivors die of other conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes
TUESDAY, April 3 Cancer survivors need to pay close attention to other aspects of their health as they age, researchers urge.
A new study finds that nearly half of cancer survivors die of something other than cancer, such as heart disease or diabetes. And the further... » Read the full article >> http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663178
Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
Researchers report immune system boost and eventual tumor shrinkage in small group of patients
TUESDAY, April 3 A vaccination may help boost the immune system of children with brain tumors, a small new study reports.
The prognosis for many children with brain tumors, known as gliomas, is grim. Radiation is the only effective treatment, although there has been... » Read the full article >> http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663394
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