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From the sands of time: 4,000-year-old skulls reveal how ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer!
Ancient Egyptian medical practices were incredibly advanced for their time. These early medical pra…
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Why are scientists growing mini “breasts” in the laboratory?
The way breasts work has been a subject of fascination for a very long time, and researchers are us…
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Susan Wojcicki, YouTube CEO, died at 56 from a type of lung cancer that is often diagnosed late
Susan Wojcicki died from non-small cell lung cancer, which accounts for most lung cancer cases. Man…
Julia Pugachevsky
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Fad-busters: “Sunscreen” pills are the new trend in the market — but should you be taking them?
Sunscreen pills are considered dietary supplements, which are not as rigorously regulated as medica…
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A new blood test can spot signs of colon cancer in your annual blood draw
The FDA just approved a colon cancer blood test. It could save people from spending hundreds of dol…
Gabby Landsverk
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Shannen Doherty once said in a lawsuit that her cancer could have been stopped if she'd had health insurance
Shannen Doherty said she didn't have insurance in 2014. When she saw a doctor in 2015, she was diag…
Hilary Brueck
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I got tested for the BRCA gene mutation while I was pregnant. With my family history, I knew I wanted a double mastectomy regardless of the results.
In this excerpt from "Nearly Departed," Gila Pfeffer describes getting tested for the BRCA gene mut…
Gila Pfeffer
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I learned from my own diagnosis you can still get breast cancer with no family history
The author thought no family history of breast cancer meant she wasn't at risk for the disease. But…
Darcey Gohring
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Why stomach cancer cases are rising in India? - checkout symptoms of this Gastric cancer
Eating junk food, stress, unhealthy lifestyle and genes explain the major reason behind increase in…
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Human trials may reveal efficacy of new Rs 100 cancer pill: Docs
Only human trials will help understand the efficacy of the new Rs 100 pill developed to prevent rec…
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Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer despite a clear mammogram and testing negative for genes that increase risk
The actor Olivia Munn said she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 despite a normal mammogram …
Gabby Landsverk
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A cancer researcher shares 2 supplements she takes for healthy aging — and how to decide if they work for you
Vitamin D and calcium supplements appear to lower cancer risk. While the combo may also lead to mor…
Hilary Brueck
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Colon cancer rates are rising in young people. If you have two symptoms you should get a colonoscopy, a GI oncologist says.
Cases of colon cancer have risen in younger people by 2% a year since 2011. Knowing the signs and s…
Kim Schewitz
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The cancer-stricken winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon will get a $422 million lump-sum after taxes and says he'll keep playing the lottery
Cheng Saephan, 46, is a Laos-born immigrant battling cancer who won the Powerball jackpot. He says …
Matthew Loh
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A 45-year-old put off getting his stomach pain checked out. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Jason Maman was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after ignoring his symptoms for a year. He's part …
Kim Schewitz
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17 of the biggest controversies in 'Big Brother' history
"Big Brother" has had no shortage of controversial moments in its 25 seasons, from Jeff Schroeder's…
Esme Mazzeo,Caralynn Matassa
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Neanderthals and humans may belong to the same species, say scientists. It could rewrite the history of our evolution.
As we begin to unpick the history of human and Neanderthal evolution, new scrutiny is being placed …
Marianne Guenot
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Gwyneth Paltrow got into wellness after her dad was diagnosed with cancer. Here's how her morning routine changed between her 20s and 50s.
Paltrow, the Goop founder and CEO, used to burn the candle at both ends in her youth but now practi…
Rachel Hosie
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3 types of cancer are affecting more young people, according to an expert. She shared how to lower your risk and catch signs early.
More young people are getting colorectal, breast, and cervical cancers. An expert recommended knowi…
Kim Schewitz
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Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants may be at higher risk of ovarian cancer
According to a case-control research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental M…