cancer

Of the 500 counties across the country that use the most pesticides per square mile, Investigate Midwest found 60% have above average rates of cancer.

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. A doctor with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield spoke with WYSO about Ohio cancer data and importance of screening.

An Ohio bill introduced would require health insurance agencies to recognize all payments, including coupons or copay assistance, as going to a patient’s deductible.

Ohio has the 11th highest mortality rate for cancer, according to a recent American Cancer Society report. However, national five-year cancer survivor rates have reached an all-time high.

JBZ-001 is in clinical trials at the James Cancer Hospital.

Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office.

The foam many Ohio fire departments use to put out flames is laced with cancer-causing PFAS chemicals. Now, a new alternative is on the market.

New research shows strong ties between alcohol and cancer, which has reignited a debate among experts about the health impacts of drinking, even in moderate amounts.

The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant enriched uranium during the Cold War. Many nearby residents believe the plant contaminated the surrounding area and they’re fighting for benefits.

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death with 650 inmates.