Christine Quinn discusses struggle with bulimia, alcoholism
Before she entered politics, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn struggled with bulimia and alcoholism. Quinn opened up about those experiences [...]
Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy due to cancer fears
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer and says she [...]
Don’t like broccoli? Try these other health-boosting veggies
Some people simply cannot be convinced to eat broccoli despite all its nutritional value. Fortunately, there are other cruciferous vegetables that, like broccoli, are packed with beneficial nutrients.
Penn vets train dogs to sniff out ovarian cancer
Dogs’ noses are being used in a Penn study attempting to find earlier detection methods for ovarian cancer.
Options abound for post-cancer surgery
Your doctor can help you choose the right procedure for you.
Woman scams world by claiming son has terminal cancer
Susan Stillwaggon, a New Jersey mom used her 9-year-old son as bait for some extra money.
Cops: Woman falsely claimed son fighting cancer
A Pennsauken, N.J., woman is in trouble with the law after she allegedly concocted a fundraising scheme that had her son battling leukemia.
9/11 responders have 15 percent higher cancer rate
Responders have a much higher rate of developing cancer.
Jerry Remy ‘upbeat and positive’ after cancer relapse
Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy was treated during spring training for a recurrence of lung cancer, but said he feels “very upbeat and positive about it.”
Help for teens whose parents have cancer
A father and daughter team up to write an advice guide