Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Georgia woman faces thyroid cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy
Allison Murphy was thrilled to get pregnant in 2016. But, when the Georgia mother was 35 weeks along, she was told she may have thyroid cancer, and needed surgery as soon as possible.
Allison Murphy was thrilled to get pregnant in 2016. But, when the Georgia mother was 35 weeks along, she was told she may have thyroid cancer, and needed surgery as soon as possible.
Oxford teen faces heart attack, cancer diagnosis with grace, grit
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Former Georgia star, NFL RB Lars Tate dies of cancer at 56
Lars Tate, part of a long line of Georgia running back greats who went on to play three seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Chicago, has died, the school announced Tuesday. He was 56.
Lars Tate, part of a long line of Georgia running back greats who went on to play three seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Chicago, has died, the school announced Tuesday. He was 56.
Georgia nurse works at same cancer hospital where she was once a patient
Bridget Wilson now works as a nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, the same center where she underwent cancer treatment in 2013.
Bridget Wilson now works as a nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, the same center where she underwent cancer treatment in 2013.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Georgia newlywed talks about the cancer symptoms he almost overlooked
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Charles Farmer was in his twenties when he started feeling strange pain in different areas of his body. When he finally went to the doctor, he says, cancer was the last thing on his mind.
Ohio teen with spinal cancer earns title of honorary Marine: 'Amazing young man'
Sam Short, 16, diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018, wanted to become a Marine at Parris Island.
Sam Short, 16, diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018, wanted to become a Marine at Parris Island.
Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father
An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.
An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.
Drinking milk can increase risk of developing prostate cancer, study finds
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, according to the American Cancer Society.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Lawsuit: Man claims now-recalled CPAP sleep apnea machine gave him cancer
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Consumer Reports reveals top sunscreens of 2022
Spray and lotion sunscreens were tested for SPF, UVA protection as well as scent and feel for the ranking.
Spray and lotion sunscreens were tested for SPF, UVA protection as well as scent and feel for the ranking.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Study: Spending more on cancer care does not lower mortality rates
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
Sales of e-cigarettes completely banned in Mexico
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
Georgia childhood cancer survivor becomes pediatric cancer nurse
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
A decade after staring down brain cancer, Julia York's life has come full circle. The 22-year-old recently graduated from UAB School of Nursing and will start her new job in July as a pediatric oncology nurse at Alabama Children's.
Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.