From a potential new flu vaccine to a groundbreaking surgical first and critical health reminders, here's today's essential health news.

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Here’s what actually happens in a prostate cancer screening - While many people are familiar with mammograms and smear tests, prostate screening is talked about far less ...

Shira Boehler shares her journey being diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer. A doctor explains the need for better lung cancer screening for asymptomatic, never smokers.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- New federal screening guidelines are expanding ways for women to be tested for cervical cancer. Starting in January 2027, private insurers will cover a self-collection option ...

Guardant Health is rated a strong buy, driven by its Shield blood-based colorectal cancer screening and a transformative collaboration with Quest Diagnostics. GH’s Shield test addresses major barriers ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - A routine medical screening is credited with saving a local woman's life. Doctors say lung cancer often shows no symptoms in its earliest stages, which is why screening can be ...

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has updated its guidelines to include self-collection testing for cervical cancer screening for women aged 30-65 with average risk. Cervical ...

A new study suggests that annual mammograms may not be the only effective approach for preventing breast cancer. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), ...

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