Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Buffalo dad fighting rare and aggressive brain cancer
A Buffalo man was preparing to welcome a new baby into the world when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.
A Buffalo man was preparing to welcome a new baby into the world when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.
Woodbury woman puts up Hogwarts free book library to spread love of reading
Little free libraries help build community, and make readers of all ages fall in love with a good book. For one family, the little library is providing comfort through tough times.
Little free libraries help build community, and make readers of all ages fall in love with a good book. For one family, the little library is providing comfort through tough times.
Minnesota father talks his battle with melanoma
Steve Graham is preparing to fight as hard as he can. He does his very best to keep his attitude positive. He’s cut out sugars and carbs and alcohol from his diet and made exercise a priority. He knows what lies ahead is tough.
Steve Graham is preparing to fight as hard as he can. He does his very best to keep his attitude positive. He’s cut out sugars and carbs and alcohol from his diet and made exercise a priority. He knows what lies ahead is tough.
Study suggests genetic cancer risks could be enhanced by metabolism
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
A Canadian professor believes deepening our understanding of how the metabolism works, combined with making healthy lifestyle changes, can lower cancer risks.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
New Burnsville fire station helps firefighters combat unseen dangers, like cancer
The Burnsville Fire Department opened a new fire station Saturday that promises to help address one of the biggest dangers firefighters face in the line of duty: cancer.
The Burnsville Fire Department opened a new fire station Saturday that promises to help address one of the biggest dangers firefighters face in the line of duty: cancer.
Volunteers make care packages for cancer patients in memory of Minnesota woman
Volunteers went the extra mile this week to ensure that cancer patients in the Twin Cities are feeling loved and supported.
Volunteers went the extra mile this week to ensure that cancer patients in the Twin Cities are feeling loved and supported.
‘Melanoma Monday’ returns with free cancer screenings
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Allina Health will once again be offering free skin cancer screenings as part of its “Melanoma Monday” a week from today on May 2.
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Allina Health will once again be offering free skin cancer screenings as part of its “Melanoma Monday” a week from today on May 2.
Procession held for fallen Lakeville police officer
Lakeville Police Department Officer Adam MacDonald was honored Wednesday by dozens of fellow officers in their patrol cars.
Lakeville Police Department Officer Adam MacDonald was honored Wednesday by dozens of fellow officers in their patrol cars.
Renewed push for health screenings
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has joined a renewed push to promote people to get routine health screenings that might have been put off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has joined a renewed push to promote people to get routine health screenings that might have been put off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Minnesota man shares last wish for 5 donors to support local nonprofit
A Minnesota man battling incurable cancer is sharing his dying wish -- to have five donors help carry the mission of Bags of Smiles, a local nonprofit close to his heart.
A Minnesota man battling incurable cancer is sharing his dying wish -- to have five donors help carry the mission of Bags of Smiles, a local nonprofit close to his heart.