Oct 30 Watch Chemical Used in Household Plastics Sparks Concerns The chemical bisphenol A, known as BPA, is used to make many common plastic products used in U.S. homes, including baby bottles. Scientists and expert panels have been tasked with determining whether BPA has adverse effects on human health. Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Study Shows Drop in Cancer Deaths for Second Straight Year The American Cancer Society reported Wednesday that cancer deaths in the United States fell in 2004 for the second straight year due to better screening and fewer smokers. Dr. Harmon Eyre, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, explains… Continue watching
Jul 08 Prostate Cancer Test May Identify Most Dangerous Tumors The PSA blood test now used to screen for prostate cancer may predict how aggressively the cancer will spread, according to a study published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Continue reading
Jul 24 PSA Tests Miss Over Half of All Prostate Cancers, Study Says The widely used screening test for prostate cancer did not detect most tumors, according to a study published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Continue reading
Jun 24 Drug May Prevent Some Prostate Cancers, but Carries Risks Scientists announced Tuesday that a drug already on the market appears to reduce men's overall risk of developing prostate cancer, but also carries several serious side effects and may increase the risk of developing an aggressive tumor. Continue reading
Jun 18 Gene Plays Key Role in Prostate Cancer Spread, Study Finds Scientists have identified a gene that plays a key role in whether prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body or remains in the gland, where it is much less likely to cause harm, a study published Wednesday said. Continue reading