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Can Chronic Stress Cause or Worsen Cancer? Here's What the Evidence Shows.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu last updated
It’s clear that chronic stress isn’t great for you, but we still don’t know whether it drives cancer.
Selena Gomez's Diagnosis: What Is Lupus?
By Tia Ghose last updated
Pop star Selena Gomez recently announced that she underwent chemotherapy for lupus, an autoimmune disorder that attacks many organs in the body.
How to Tell Liver Spots from Moles and Cancer
By Fred Cicetti last updated
Liver spots are not dangerous. Melanoma is.
Selenium, Vitamin E Supplements May Double Prostate Cancer Risk
By Bahar Gholipour last updated
In a new look at a previous study that had to end early because of disappointing results, researchers find that selenium and vitamin E supplements may almost double men's risk of prostate cancer.
How Soy Supplements May Affect Breast-Cancer Genes
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated
Taking soy protein supplements may lead to some concerning genetic changes for women with breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Supplements May Raise, Not Lower, Cancer Risk
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated
Although dietary supplements are often touted for their health benefits, they may in fact increase your cancer risk, especially if taken in high doses, a new analysis finds.
Vitamin E May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk in Men
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of prostate cancer in men.
Experimental rectal cancer drug caused all patients' tumors to disappear in small trial
By Nicoletta Lanese published
More research is needed to know if the patients' cancer could return.
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