People with mental illness less likely to get cancer screening
(Reuters Health) – People with mental illness get screened for cancer at much lower rates than the general population, which may contribute to higher rates of cancer deaths among the…
MRI spots tumors in women with dense breasts, but false positives a problem
(Reuters Health) – Breast cancer can be difficult to detect in women with extremely dense breast tissue, but a new Dutch study indicates that getting an MRI scan can spot…
HIV prevention pill recommended for healthy people at risk
(Reuters Health) – Healthy people at risk for HIV should take a daily pill to minimize their chances of getting the virus, according to new guidelines from an influential panel…
Doctors may not explain pros, cons of lung cancer screening
(Reuters) – Many U.S. doctors don’t discuss the harms of lung cancer screening or the potential for overdiagnosis in conversations with current and former smokers about whether tests are necessary,…
VIP Reception for the 2nd Annual African American Men’s Health & Empowerment Summit
In February 2010, the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program hosted the VIP Reception for the 2nd Annual African American Mens Health and … source