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Chuck Manski, an economist at Northwestern University, at home in Chicago. His cancer doctor couldn’t provide him with clear evidence that a year of immunotherapy was better than six months on the drug. “There is incredible uncertainty in drug dosing,” he says. Taylor Glascock for KFF Health News See all topics

SUPPORTING patients to lose weight prior to surgery for endometrial cancer could reduce post-surgery complications, a UK study finds

Countless microorganisms gather in our gut and form an ecosystem. They not only help digest food, but also influence metabolism, immune responses, and brain function. In recent years, researchers have been trying to treat conditions ranging from obesity and cancer to depression by altering the composition of the gut microbiome

Triple-negative breast cancer is usually defined by what it lacks: estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2 overexpression or amplification

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wants you to stop obsessing over your health data and enjoy a treat from time to time. I experienced this firsthand when I met him for ice cream on a sunny Thursday afternoon in June to discuss his latest book on healthy living

The Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis Patient and Family Symposium will be held virtually Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The symposium is free and open to people affected by neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis, as well as their families, loved ones and caregivers

When it comes to breast cancer, it’s easy to feel out of control. Factors like genetics and family history make breast cancer feel like something that happens to you. But a sweeping new study offers a more empowering perspective, revealing you may have more agency over your breast cancer risk than you think

He has been receiving radiotherapy for colorectal cancer at the Hanoi Oncology Hospital since February

Researchers at Penn State are investigating whether exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment may play a role in the development of endometrial cancer, particularly among women in rural communities. The project was recently funded through the Penn State College of Medicine’s Judith Weisz Reproductive Environmental Health Fund, which supports research by Penn State obstetrics…

Rosie O’Donnell said the early weight loss she experienced on Mounjaro frightened her so much that she thought she had cancer