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VIDEO April 29, 2024

Early-onset cancer diagnoses up by nearly 80 percent since 1990

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explains possible reasons behind the increase in young people with cancer diagnoses and discusses the Biden administration's move to delay a ban on menthol cigarettes.

Health April 29, 2024

Cancer trends revealed, including most common types of the disease and biggest risk factors

USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles and reports on government data, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends. Here are the key findings.

King Charles III April 27, 2024

King Charles' cancer battle has him 'determined to make his mark on history': expert

King Charles announced Friday that he will be resuming his royal duties Tuesday, nearly three months after he was diagnosed with cancer.

Joe Biden April 26, 2024

Biden admin abruptly delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition

The Biden administration said it is delaying regulations to ban menthol cigarettes in a stunning announcement Friday after the proposal garnered significant opposition.

OPINION April 25, 2024

Could it be cancer?' What to do when fear gets ahead of facts

Fear of cancer is everywhere. It can strike you without warning, when you feel you are well, or when you are sick but are hoping it is something more fleeting like a virus.

Nuclear April 24, 2024

More people exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals deserve compensation, advocates say

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to expand payments to those exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals in states, including Alaska, Kentucky and Tennessee.

CANCER April 23, 2024

Young girl survives cancer thanks to little sister’s lifesaving donation: 'A perfect match'

A 10-year-old girl in the U.K. who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia is in remission thanks to her little sister, who was the perfect match for a bone marrow donation.

HEALTH April 23, 2024

AI could predict whether cancer treatments will work, experts say: ‘Exciting time in medicine'

A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer — and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the best possible experience.

VIDEO April 22, 2024

Cancer cases on the rise among young people: report

Dr. Marc Siegel reacts to what is behind rising cancer cases among young adults and advises to eat a healthy diet, cut back on alcohol consumption, and get the HPV vaccine

VIDEO April 21, 2024

Video shows caregiver assaulting 93-year-old dementia patient: police

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office announced charges against caregiver Dontia Shawnra Arrington after she was allegedly filmed abusing a late-stage dementia patient this month. (Source: Genesee County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

ENVIRONMENT April 19, 2024

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals used in cookware as hazardous substances

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.