Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
HPD pedaling for a cure
Houston PD Bike Relay Team shares with Nate Griffin who they are riding for before they take off to Utah to raise money for cancer.
Houston PD Bike Relay Team shares with Nate Griffin who they are riding for before they take off to Utah to raise money for cancer.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
When to screen? Colon cancer on rise in young adults
Is it time to revise the recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings? Right now, people are advised to get colonoscopies starting at age 45. But we also know colon cancer is on the rise among young adults.
Is it time to revise the recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings? Right now, people are advised to get colonoscopies starting at age 45. But we also know colon cancer is on the rise among young adults.
The link between common skin cancer and oral cancer, health experts explain
Squamous cell carcinoma is known as a common skin cancer, but did you know it can also happen in your mouth?
Squamous cell carcinoma is known as a common skin cancer, but did you know it can also happen in your mouth?
Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Why the disease is so common
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Francisco Gelpi, a urologist with Memorial Hermann, answers questions and brings awareness about bladder cancer.
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Francisco Gelpi, a urologist with Memorial Hermann, answers questions and brings awareness about bladder cancer.
Oklahoma firefighter battling cancer raises awareness on blood donor shortages
A firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma is at MD Anderson in Houston battling a rare form of cancer. His treatments now include getting blood transfusions every day but his specific blood type is rare. His family said when the hospital was running low on supply, Houston came through. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the man's father.
A firefighter from Tulsa, Oklahoma is at MD Anderson in Houston battling a rare form of cancer. His treatments now include getting blood transfusions every day but his specific blood type is rare. His family said when the hospital was running low on supply, Houston came through. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with the man's father.
Houston community supports Oklahoma firefighter fighting cancer, in need of rare O-negative blood
Thanks to an online call to action, thousands of donors from the Houston community came forward to offer their support to a Oklahoma firefighter with an aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
Thanks to an online call to action, thousands of donors from the Houston community came forward to offer their support to a Oklahoma firefighter with an aggressive type of soft tissue cancer.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
Pancreatic cancer rates rising in young women, study says
Maria Menounos revealed that she recently survived pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer rates are rising in young women.
Maria Menounos revealed that she recently survived pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer rates are rising in young women.
Childhood cancer survivor aspires to help children with cancer
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
Houston area childhood cancer survivor wants to help other sick children
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
It can be brutal to go through childhood cancer, but a local Houston student shared fond memories of a medical worker who helped her throughout her treatments. Now, she wants to one day return that favor by helping other sick children.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster Summit: Key takeaways after lawmakers meet with experts
"My goal was to connect them to experts, so they could help them understand the technicalities surrounding some of the actions that will be taken by the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Houston, and others," Council Member Letitia Plummer said in a press statement.
"My goal was to connect them to experts, so they could help them understand the technicalities surrounding some of the actions that will be taken by the Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Houston, and others," Council Member Letitia Plummer said in a press statement.
Fifth Ward residents address cancer cluster with area leaders
Residents of Fifth Ward, a state-identified cancer cluster, expressed gratitude for a three-day cancer summit with city leaders but still demand action against the cancer-causing chemicals found in the predominantly Black community.
Residents of Fifth Ward, a state-identified cancer cluster, expressed gratitude for a three-day cancer summit with city leaders but still demand action against the cancer-causing chemicals found in the predominantly Black community.
Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster Summit: Lawmakers, experts gather to find solutions
"Our goal is to foster dialogue, build relationships, and inspire concrete actions that can make a real difference in the lives of the people of the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Garden communities," Councilmember Letitia Plummer said.
"Our goal is to foster dialogue, build relationships, and inspire concrete actions that can make a real difference in the lives of the people of the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Garden communities," Councilmember Letitia Plummer said.