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.
Houston mayor pauses Fifth Ward relocation program for review
There was controversy at the Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday over cancer clusters in Fifth Ward and the money needed to help families move off contaminated grounds.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
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.
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.
Houston Fire Department offering free screenings as firefighters are at increased risk of developing cancer
The Houston Fire Department is using a $2 million grant to help firefighters stay healthy.
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.
'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.
Brazoria County man spreads awareness about prostate cancer, importance of screenings
A man from Brazoria County is helping raise awareness about prostate cancer after becoming the seventh brother in his family to be diagnosed with it.
Environmental Protection Agency launches investigation to address Fifth Ward cancer cluster concerns
The agency, along with Union Pacific representatives, gave a presentation on a three-part investigation set to start in November in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens area.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Houston City Council approves $5M to relocate Fifth Ward residents from cancer cluster
The funding will help relocate residents from the Fifth Ward cancer cluster, following years of community advocacy. Residents demand more accountability from Union Pacific Railroad.
Cattle Baron's Ball raises millions in Houston with country music headliners
The Cattle Baron's Ball has raised more than $41 million in Houston through the years to help in the fight against cancer.
Enkyboy Brice Gonzalez throws first pitch to honor father on Colon Cancer Awareness Night
Enkyboys member and Houston resident Brice Gonzalez threw the ceremonial first pitch for the annual Colon Cancer Awareness Night at the Sugar Land Space Cowboys game in honor of his father who passed away.
