What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.
Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer
The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.
The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.
Amid leukemia battle, LA dad's bone marrow transplant hindered by visa delays
After months of red tape trying to get a visa for a bone marrow donor, a Los Angeles dad battling a rare blood cancer is scheduled to have a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant later this month.
After months of red tape trying to get a visa for a bone marrow donor, a Los Angeles dad battling a rare blood cancer is scheduled to have a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant later this month.
Actor Gary Sinise recalls son's last days: 'He was happy at the end of his life'
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
Brian Alvarado, veteran and outspoken critic of Iraq War burn pits, dead at 43
Brian Alvarado was a Marine who was an advocate for Iraq War veterans. He died on Jan. 22 after more than a decade-long battle with cancer.
Brian Alvarado was a Marine who was an advocate for Iraq War veterans. He died on Jan. 22 after more than a decade-long battle with cancer.
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Talking Angels blankets for cancer patients
From Medical Group administration at Kaiser Permanente to a full-time angel bringing warmth to cancer patients in Southern California, Chandra Heyman, helps us live connected and with purpose.
From Medical Group administration at Kaiser Permanente to a full-time angel bringing warmth to cancer patients in Southern California, Chandra Heyman, helps us live connected and with purpose.
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Cancer vaccine gets green light
An experimental vaccine is getting the green light to move forward.
An experimental vaccine is getting the green light to move forward.
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Ohio mom faked young daughter’s cancer diagnosis, shaved her head for thousands in donations: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
A 41-year-old Ohio mom has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly faking that her 7-year-old daughter had leukemia for years.
Adan Canto died of appendiceal cancer, more young people could too: study
According to a 2020 health study, the diagnoses of malignant appendiceal tumors (a symptom of the appendix cancer) increased by over 230%. Most of those diagnosed were under 50.
According to a 2020 health study, the diagnoses of malignant appendiceal tumors (a symptom of the appendix cancer) increased by over 230%. Most of those diagnosed were under 50.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
James McCaffrey, 'Max Payne' and 'Rescue Me' star, dead at 65
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the "Max Payne" video games, has died at 65.
Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
'Big Bang Theory' actress Kate Micucci diagnosed with lung cancer: 'Never smoked a cigarette in my life'
Kate Micucci shared a TikTok in which she was seen lying in a hospital bed and explained that she was recovering after undergoing lung surgery to treat the cancer.
Kate Micucci shared a TikTok in which she was seen lying in a hospital bed and explained that she was recovering after undergoing lung surgery to treat the cancer.
Skin cancer prevention: Mole checks
Nurse Nancy Pellegrino joined us on Good Day LA to discuss skin cancer and the importance of checking your moles.
Nurse Nancy Pellegrino joined us on Good Day LA to discuss skin cancer and the importance of checking your moles.
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler dies at 63
Peter Seidler, a third-generation member of the O’Malley family who used to own the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, was a two-time cancer survivor.
Peter Seidler, a third-generation member of the O’Malley family who used to own the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, was a two-time cancer survivor.