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FDA Warning: Weight Loss Drug Belviq May Increase Cancer Risk
The FDA has released a public alert regarding the safety of weight loss drug lorcaserin after a clinical trial assessing safety of the drug showed that it may increase the risk of cancer.
FDA Warning: Weight Loss Drug Belviq May Increase Cancer Risk
The FDA has released a public alert regarding the safety of weight loss drug lorcaserin after a clinical trial assessing safety of the drug showed that it may increase the risk of cancer.
Why The Drop In The U.S. Cancer Death Rate Has Nothing To Do With President Trump
President Trump has suggested that data showing a drop in the rate of deaths from cancer in the U.S. may be linked to his administration. Here’s why that’s unlikely to be true.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Should Stay In Its Lane, Far Away From People With Cancer
Goop’s pseudoscientific approach to some aspects of ‘wellness’ may be harmless, but it should stay away from giving advice about serious health issues like cancer.
Taking Supplements During Breast Cancer Treatment Increases Risk Of Death And Relapse, What Does This Mean For Patients?
A new study concluded that the use of nutritional supplements was correlated with a reduced chance of survival and a higher chance of relapse. Here’s what a breast cancer survivor and an oncologist think about the research.
Testicular Cancer Relapse Can Be Prevented Even With Half The Amount Of Chemotherapy, Says New Study
A new study suggests that men could be spared some long-term toxic side effects without compromising the effectiveness of treatment by halving the amount of chemotherapy they receive after surgery.
Have You Had A Lazy Holiday Season? Get Some Exercise To Reduce Risk Of Seven Types Of Cancer, Says New Study
New research suggests exercise reduces the risk of seven types of cancer and those who do more, see more benefit.
Two New Breast Cancer Drugs Show Promise In Early Trials
Women with HER2-positive breast cancer may soon have some brand new treatment options after two experimental drugs performed well in clinical trials.
Why The Obsession With A Universal Cure For Cancer May Be Harming Research And Patients
Cancer survival has improved significantly in the last few decades, but many people still believe that no substantial progress has been made and that a ‘universal cure’ will be found.
A New Study Says Hair Dyes And Chemical Straighteners May Cause Breast Cancer
A new study has revealed potentially worrying links between the use of some hair products and the risk of developing breast cancer, with black women at far higher risk than white women.
