September 17, 2020

AHA News: Health Apps Pose Privacy Risks, But Experts Offer This Advice

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Like ordering a ride or food delivery on your smartphone, keeping track of your heart rate, blood pressure or weight is just a few taps away thanks to thousands of free or inexpensive health apps.

But with each click, you may be unwittingly handing over your health data to a third party.

September 17, 2020

No Link Between Permanent Hair Dyes and Cancer: Study

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 -- Millions of people color their own hair, even though some of the chemicals in permanent hair dyes are considered possible carcinogens.

So, is home hair coloring safe?

September 2, 2020

Women Smokers Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2020 -- Women smokers already have one bad habit. A new study finds another: They're less likely than others to go for cancer screenings.

Moreover, they're more likely to have spreading cancer when diagnosed, according to findings.

August 9, 2020

Gynecological Cancers Not a Risk for Severe COVID-19: Study

THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 -- Despite rampant fears that cancer patients are at higher risk of having severe cases of COVID-19, a new study suggests gynecologic cancers do not boost the chances of hospitalization or death.

"Our study should be reassuring for women with gynecologic cancers who are worried that having cancer increases their risk of becoming seriously ill if they go to the hospital because of COVID-19," said lead investigator Olivia Lara, an oncology fellow at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center.

August 3, 2020

American Cancer Society Recommends HPV Test for Cervical Cancer Screening

THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 -- An updated guideline from the American Cancer Society calls for more simplified cervical cancer screening, administered less often.

The new guideline calls for an initial cervix screening at age 25, followed by the human papillomavirus (HPV) test every five years, continuing through age 65, the guideline says.

August 3, 2020

What's the Best 'Uterine-Sparing' Treatment for Fibroids?

WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2020 -- Two "uterine-sparing" treatments for fibroids can improve women's quality of life -- though one might be more effective than the other, a new clinical trial suggests.

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in and around the wall of the uterus that are usually harmless. But when they cause significant problems, like persistent pain and heavy menstrual bleeding, treatment may be necessary.