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Cancer mortality rates decline, health disparities persist“While cancer mortality rates declined in the U.S. between 2000 and 2020, racial and ethnic disparities persisted for many cancers, a study published January 12 in JAMA Health Forum found.” Study explores...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Florez Laboratory Set to Launch Innovative Pregnancy and Lung Cancer Registry“Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for women in the United States, and the rates of lung cancer in young women under the age of 50...

Behind the Counter: Unveiling the Multifaceted Role of Pharmacists“For so many years, the professional behind the counter at your typical pharmacy was often perceived as a dispenser of medications and not much more. The last decade, however, has seen a significant...

Liquid Biopsy May Guide Treatment and Improve Outcomes in Lung Cancer, New Study Shows “While tissue biopsy is currently recommended as the gold standard for determining mutations in Non-small cell lung cancer, its success is not guaranteed, prompting the...

Adverse Events of the Long-Term Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-cancer Pain: A Narrative Review“Background: The long-term use of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) has drawn more attention and debate. Although opioids are frequently used to treat chronic pain,...

The Effects of Radon“Radon is a radioactive gas you can't see, feel, taste, or smell. It starts out as uranium, a heavy metal found in the ground and most rocks on the planet. When uranium decays, it turns into another metal called radium. When radium breaks down, it...

To make healthy New Year's resolutions stick, keep them modest and manageable“"Walk your dog twice a day, whether you have a dog or not."” Effect of Comprehensive and Integrative Medical Services on Patients with Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Pilot Study.“Two...

UPDATE 2-US FDA turns down full approval of Amgen lung cancer drug Lumakras“Dec 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. health regulator on Tuesday declined to grant traditional approval to Amgen's Lumakras for treating lung cancer patients with a specific gene mutation, although it...

Light physical activity reverses the damage of sedentary behavior in children“Light physical activity has the potential to reverse the risks associated with increased cholesterol levels caused by sedentary childhood lifestyles, according to a study led by Dr. Andrew...

'Big Bang Theory' Star Kate Micucci Reveals Lung Cancer Despite Never Smoking—How Can That Happen?“Kate Micucci, known for her work on “The Big Bang Theory,” has lung cancer, according to a TikTok video shared Tuesday with her followers. “Hey everybody, this is not a...