Acupuncture Works as Well as Medication for Hot Flashes, Without the Side Effects

A recent trial showed that acupuncture can work as well as medication for lessening hot flashes that are a result of hormone therapies.

Women Often Refuse MRI for Breast Cancer Screening

Many women apparently don't want to have MRIs to screen for breast cancer, even though the test is non-invasive and is usually paid for by insurance when recommended by a woman's physician.

Soy for Survivors

Research now suggests that soy, once discouraged for breast cancer survivors, reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death from the disease.

Demystifying the Mammogram Controversy

The U.S. Preventive Services Tasks Force caused national uproar in November 2009 when it recommended fewer mammograms for women.

HER2+ Breast Cancers Recur More Often

Recent studies may give reason for doctors to presribe Herceptin for HER2-positive breast tumors smaller than 6mm.

Obesity = Increased Risk of Cancer

A new report estimates excess body fat is responsible for 105,000 cancers every year in the United States, including 17% of all breast cancers.

A Cancer Cure on your Spice Shelf?

Many cultures have long believed in the medicinal qualities of curcumin, the main component in the common cooking spice, turmeric. Now research is showing it has real cancer-fighting abilities.