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Johnson & Johnson has been hit with a multimillion-dollar jury verdict for the fourth time over whether the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene.
Over 100 cancer patients, survivors and their families from across Massachusetts are planning to gather at the Statehouse to press lawmakers to support efforts to protect young people from nicotine addiction.
A six-year-old boy battling a very rare form of pediatric cancer got a special honor Tuesday.
On this edition of Centro, WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks about Look Good Feel Better with American Cancer Society Certified Cosmetologist, Maria Cristina Ochoa.
Since 2013 hundreds of Chicago firefighters have breathed into masks as part of a study.
A Framingham family's fight to save their son is going viral.
Doctors gave him anywhere between 8 months and 2 years to live. But with a new hashtag, Devin and his family are trying to raise awareness about DIPG.
Hair loss is one of the most difficult side effects from chemotherapy, but a scalp-cooling device could make a difference.
Harvard University researchers have found the power of positive thinking can help you live longer.
A Braintree father whose son was battling neuroblastoma, an especially dangerous form of childhood cancer, teamed with a doctor and some high-powered help to create a drug company dedicated to saving the lives of children.
The organization held a brunch honoring the riders and supporters who contributed to the fundraising milestone at Boston's Legal Harborside restaurant Sunday.
Thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge riders are finding out that all their hard work, training, and fundraising has paid off--in a huge way.
Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the White House's "moonshot" to find a cure for cancer has been making real progress in the past year, but more needs to be done as the nation prepares to elect a new president.
A new vaccine is giving hope to patients with one of the most dangerous cancers.
Team "Your Pace or Mine," made up of Bellingham moms, will ride in support of the Solder family with the hope that, one day, kids will be spared the pain of cancer.
Does that first sip of coffee burn your tongue? It could also put you at risk for cancer.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was among the hundreds of people who had their heads shaved at Gillette Stadium Sunday morning to support children with cancer.
A University of Massachusetts Dartmouth student is getting ready to embark on a 4,000-mile trip across the country in support of young adults affected by cancer.
The general manager of the MBTA, who took over after the Boston-area transit system was crippled last year by severe winter weather, announced Monday he's retiring to concentrate on his fight with cancer.
The U.S. Mint, which will produce the coins, will need to use a new formula to give them a pink tint.
The analysis by the World Cancer Research Fund looks at the latest scientific research on diet and possible connections to stomach cancer.
Like many runners preparing for Marathon Monday, Carol Chaoui is recovering after her longest run of the season – 21 miles on Saturday -- but that challenge pales in comparison to her fight against cancer.
One year ago, a girl named Salma Costa began a new unconventional approach called adaptive therapy, currently reserved for children with no other options.
The state of New Hampshire found Rye and the four surrounding towns have higher than expected numbers of two types of childhood cancer.
