Nation Jan 13 Cancer deaths drop, but more late-stage prostate cancer diagnoses spark concerns By Amna Nawaz
Politics Jan 11 Jill Biden has cancerous lesions removed, White House says The White House says surgeons have removed a cancerous lesion above first lady Jill Biden's right eye, as well as another cancerous lesion on her chest, while a third lesion on her left eyelid is being examined. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Politics Jan 11 WATCH: White House speaks on FAA computer outage, Jill Biden’s surgery Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down, stranding some planes on the ground for hours. By Associated Press
Arts Jan 03 Pelé buried in Brazilian city he made famous Pelé was buried in his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press
Politics Dec 28 Rep. Jamie Raskin says he’s been diagnosed with lymphoma The Maryland congressman said Wednesday that he has a “serious but curable form of cancer” and he is beginning several months of treatment. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Dec 28 Pelé nears monthlong hospital stay without sign of improvement By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press The three-time World Cup winner's cancer has advanced and doctors at Albert Einstein hospital recently said he's under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.”… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 8:08 Study suggests link between chemical hair straighteners and chances of uterine cancer By Amna Nawaz, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Several women diagnosed with uterine cancer are now suing L'Oreal and other cosmetic companies after a recent study tied the illness to chemical hair straightening products. Dr. Kemi Doll joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the study and the concerns it… Continue watching
Sep 12 WATCH: President Biden delivers remarks on ‘cancer moonshot’ initiative By Zeke Miller, Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Monday urged Americans to come together for a new “national purpose" — his administration's effort to end cancer "as we know it."… Continue reading
Jun 18 Court rejects Trump-era EPA finding that Roundup weed killer is safe By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The California-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to reexamine its 2020 finding that glyphosate did not pose a health risk for people exposed to it by any means — on farms, yards or roadsides… Continue reading
Apr 11 Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives? By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press It’s an open question whether such cancer blood tests — if added to routine care — could improve Americans’ health or help meet the White House’s goal of cutting the cancer death rate in half over the next 25 years. Continue reading