Tag: cancer
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Kentuckians think cancer is biggest threat to adults, but heart disease kills more men in the state
Cancer is the leading health concern identified by Kentuckians, and is the principal cause of death among women in the state, though heart disease is the main killer of Kentucky men,...
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Losing just a little weight can reduce the risk of cancer
Losing even just a little weight — just 5 to 10 percent of total body mass — can help reduce the risk of getting common types of cancer, the National...
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Study finds new prostate-cancer test is better than current one
Researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles say they have developed a new test for prostate cancer that is “more sensitive and more specific” than the usual test...
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Play about breast cancer set for premiere at UK April 22
A woman dealing with her faith after being diagnosed with breast cancer is the subject of a new play that will premiere at the University of Kentucky this month. “Nevertheless:...
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Kentucky continues to lead nation in cancer death rate
Though cancer deaths rates are falling nationwide, Kentucky continues to rank worst in the country for its number of cancer deaths, The Courier-Journal‘s Laura Ungar has determined. (C-J graphic shows...
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Panel OKs bill to ban children under 14 from tanning booths
A bill that would prevent children under the age of 14 from bronzing their skin at tanning booths cleared the House’s Health and Welfare Committee Tuesday. House Bill 338 will...
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Kentucky one of six states to join Cervical Cancer-Free America
Kentucky is one of six states that has joined the Cervical Cancer-Free America initiative, led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The announcement was made today as...