Breast cancer now affects more women worldwide than any other type of tumor, thanks to longer lifespans and changing habits. While treatments like hormone therapy, HER2-targeted drugs, and advanced surgeries have saved many lives, they often leave behind challenges most statistics ignore. Pain, fati
Eating a diet rich in whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and fatty fish can lower the chance of getting colon cancer. Studies show that snacking on at least 90 grams of whole grains each day can cut risk by about 17 %. Fiber helps keep the gut moving, feeds good bacteria, and stops
Recent science shows that a simple gas—hydrogen—is more than just a building block of water. Because it is so small, the molecule can slip through cell walls and even the blood‑brain barrier, reaching places that many medicines cannot. Researchers have tested hydrogen in a variety of ways: breathing
The U. S. Health Secretary has put a pause on the preventive‑care panel that shapes free medical tests, and experts say this delay is pushing back new cancer screening rules. The panel, which was created in 1984, decides which routine tests—like cancer or heart disease checks—are covered by health
Métis people in Saskatchewan face higher cancer rates, which shortens their average lifespan. Research shows that a strong sense of culture can boost health and help people feel connected. A local project gathered Métis community members to build a new plan that uses cultural traditions as a s
A new book by a historian says Prince Philip was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, not long before he died in 2021. Doctors found a shadow on his pancreas and removed part of his stomach, but the cancer could not be cured. Many thought he would never appear in public again, yet h
The idea of getting a shot in middle school can feel annoying, but it often saves lives later. Parents usually decide whether their kids should get the HPV vaccine when a doctor suggests it around ages nine to twelve. Some parents skip it because they think their child isn’t sexually active yet, but
A 26‑year‑old sheet metal worker noticed blood in his stool and didn’t think it mattered. The spots appeared sometimes, so he blamed a workplace injury. Soon after, standing caused sharp pain and he had to hunch over for relief. In July 2021 he visited an emergency room in Erie, Pennsylvania, and a
OSF HealthCare has reopened its cancer clinic at the OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota. The service began on March 30 as part of the Community Health Services Department. The move brings specialized oncology treatment back to a local facility, giving patients easier access to care. OSF Hea
The study looks at how the gut bacteria of women newly diagnosed with hormone‑receptor positive, HER2‑negative breast cancer relate to their feelings and thinking skills. Instead of starting with the disease, the research first examines the patients’ mental state and memory before any treatment b
