EPA bans two cleaner solvents linked to cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).
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The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).
Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to nearly double globally by 2050, according to a new study.
Gen Xers and millennials have a higher risk of developing more than a dozen cancers than older generations, according to new research from the American Cancer Society.
Chemotherapy deserts are expanding across the United States as hospitals winnow services to save money, creating financial and logistical hurdles for rural patience seeking cancer treatment.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test intended to detect colorectal cancer, expanding options for screening for the potentially deadly disease.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
People are taking to social media to share their extreme sun habits, from anti-sunscreen stances to out-of-control tanning tips. Here's what experts say.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
The FDA's accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs, but a new study found most cancer drugs do not demonstrate benefits within five years.
Is Princess Kate owed an apology? Did Kensington Palace get it wrong? How much privacy can Britain's senior royals really expect?
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
The video announcement from Kate, Princess of Wales, comes after months of widespread speculation about her health and controversy over doctored images released by Kensington Palace.
A new screening method for colorectal cancer may be on the horizon. A clinical study showed 83% accuracy for a blood test intended to detect early colorectal cancer.
After a normal mammogram and a negative test for cancer genes, Olivia Munn says it was a breast cancer risk assessment score that helped lead to her diagnosis. Here's what to know about the tool, according to experts.
One Colorado community is working to address a healthcare desert- defined as an area where people have little to no access to healthcare services.
Thousands of people living in Clear Creek County in Colorado's mountain community woke up without power on Thursday morning.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
One Colorado community is working to address a healthcare desert- defined as an area where people have little to no access to healthcare services.
Thousands of people living in Clear Creek County in Colorado's mountain community woke up without power on Thursday morning.
It's the season of giving, but for many Denver nonprofits, there's a tinge of worry.
The Salvation Army bells in Denver are helping to spread joy this holiday season.
Nobody wants their packages stolen, especially if they're a gift for the holidays. But it's a reality for many.
Poudre Fire Authority crws responded to two fires overnight, including a commercial building.
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A partnership with Kids First Health will create a new health care clinic for children in Westminster.
A man's body has been recovered from the Third Flatiron near Boulder after authorities say he was climbing without a rope.
Clear Creek County experienced a widespread power outage on Thursday morning.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders joins his father Coach Deion Sanders on a special bowl game edition of "Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean." Watch it on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto is playing himself into the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year.
A rodeo tradition was featured at halftime of the Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday.
The Denver Broncos took a big step toward ending their long playoff drought with a 31-13 win over Indianapolis on Sunday.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
One Colorado community is working to address a healthcare desert- defined as an area where people have little to no access to healthcare services.
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.
Shannon Lofland, a veteran deputy in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, resigned this week amid a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took "out of desperation."
An employee of Gate Gourmet, a catering company serving airlines at Denver International Airport, is under investigation by Denver police after an airline passenger said he caught the worker trying to secretly take a picture of the passenger in a bathroom stall.