Good Oral Health Linked to Improved Survival in Head & Neck Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, good oral health is associated with improved survival, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.J…
Learn MoreLa FDA debe tomar medidas enérgicas contra minoristas que venden tabaco a adolescentes: informe
VIERNES, 22 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo informe gubernamental concluye que los reguladores federales necesitan hacer más para ayudar en la lucha para mantener a los niños y adolescentes alejados del tabaco.Entre los hallazgos de…
Learn MoreMillones están expuestos al humo de segunda mano sin saberlo
VIERNES, 22 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Muchas personas que creen no estar expuestas al humo de segunda mano en realidad sí lo están, según un nuevo estudio que comparó respuestas de encuestas con análisis de sangre.Según los resultados …
Learn MoreScientists Spot Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have found a gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer, which could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies. Investigators from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio found the mutatio…
Learn MoreScientists Spot Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have found a gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer, which could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies. Investigators from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio found the mutatio…
Learn MoreLos murciélagos no desarrollan cáncer y los científicos están cerca de entender por qué
JUEVES, 21 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los murciélagos tienen una habilidad extraordinaria para evitar el cáncer y manejar infecciones, y los investigadores ahora creen saber por qué.Adaptaciones genéticas específicas causadas por una ev…
Learn MoreDabrafenib, Trametinib Active in Pediatric Glioma With BRAF V600
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dabrafenib plus trametinib results in significantly more responses and longer progression-free survival than standard chemotherapy for pediatric patients with low-grade glioma with BRAF V600 mutations, acco…
Learn MoreFDA Must Crack Down on Retailers Selling Tobacco to Teens: Report
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new government report finds that federal regulators need to do more to help in the battle to keep kids and teens off tobacco.Among the report’s findings were that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nee…
Learn MoreWhat Are the Effects of Chewing Tobacco on Your Health?
You’re probably familiar with the dangers of cigarette smoking, but chewing tobacco and snuff are other tobacco products that can have serious health effects, as well.Learn more about the long-term effects of chewing tobacco and snuff, including oral …
Learn MoreColorectal Cancer: What It Is, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatment
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States.Learn more about what colorectal cancer is, including its causes, types, symptoms, staging, treatment and survival rate.What is colorectal cancer?If your health care team finds c…
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