Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable. Regular screening, staying physically active, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight are all proven ways to reduce your risk. Researchers are also learning that vitamin D may play an important role in keeping the colon healthy and helping...
VEPPANU is prescribed for adults with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer whose disease has worsened after at least one type of endocrine therapy. Breast cancer cells in this subtype depend on estrogen signals to grow. Over time, many tumors develop ESR1 mutations, which can make standard hormone therapies stop working.
A multistate outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, is continuing to grow across the United States. While investigators have identified one source linked to part of the outbreak, health officials say the investigation is not over and additional sources may still be involved. Cyclospora infections usually occur after eating food or drinking...
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell found in the bone marrow. Plasma cells normally help the body fight infections by producing antibodies. In multiple myeloma, these cells become cancerous, multiply uncontrollably, and crowd out healthy blood-forming cells. They also produce abnormal proteins that can damage the bones, kidneys, and immune system.
A large review of clinical studies found that music-based interventions can help reduce depression, improve emotional well-being, decrease some behavioral symptoms, and improve overall quality of life for people living with dementia.
You may have heard about a recent health scare that turned out to be epididymitis — a common, non-cancerous inflammation near the testicle. But it raises an important question: when should you actually worry about testicular cancer?
The biggest signs to watch for are a new lump, swelling, a feeling of heaviness, persistent discomfort, or a change in the size or firmness of a testicle. Most changes are not cancer, but any new abnormality should be checked by a healthcare professional.