The US Army has admitted to spraying a mysterious chemical fog over dozens of US neighborhoods, which residents now claim is giving them cancer decades later.

St Louis’s Pruitt-Igoe housing complex in the 1950s, where the US Army tested mysterious chemical fog during Cold War experiments

These secret tests took place in the 1950s and 1960s, in areas such as St Louis, Missouri; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Corpus Christi, Texas, and 29 other cities throughout the US and Canada.

Over the years, residents in these of densely populated areas, including St Louis’s Pruitt-Igoe housing complex, saw trucks and rooftop devices spraying a thick, foul-smelling fog that stuck to their skin and made many children feel sick.

What the military didn’t tell Americans was that the spray contained zinc cadmium sulfide (ZnCdS), a powder which can cause cancer, kidney damage, or lung problems if inhaled in large amounts over time. Continue reading →

Medicare is a vital government-run health insurance program. It’s designed to serve those 65 and over, but also extends to numerous others in need. Medicare is divided into parts; certain components cover prescription medication needs while others offer general wellness coverage. Medicare Part A is used for hospital treatment, while Part B is the standard medical insurance that most people will be familiar with. There are several free Medicare benefits you can take advantage of throughout the year, but keep in mind that some states plan to implement changes in 2026, including AI-based approval for certain services. Continue reading →

More Americans are receiving computed tomography (CT) scans than ever before, and while this technology can save lives, some scientists are concerned that low doses of ionizing radiation could increase cancer risk.

Importantly, at an individual level, the theoretical risk of developing cancer from a CT scan is thought to be very low, if it exists at all. Patients should not hesitate to undergo these tests if they are considered medically necessary. Continue reading →

Thousands of Americans are living in the direct path of invisible toxic gas clouds from ‘super-emitter’ methane leaks across the country.

PSE Healthy Energy did not name specific plants or leak sites, just counties in which the sites are located. A Western Midstream natural gas facility located in Kern County, California is pictured. A July 2020 methane leak in this county exceeded 1,000 kg of methane per hour

Researchers at the California-based non-profit science institute PSE Healthy Energy created a first-of-its-kind interactive map using data from more than 1,300 major methane leaks across the country to model the spread of dangerous air pollutants released during each event.

Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. When it leaks from oil and gas infrastructure due to equipment failure, malfunctions, or ruptures, the plume acts as a carrier for a wide array of hazardous co-pollutants, including known human carcinogens such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene. Continue reading →

Illustration of a cancer cell. (Science Photo Library/Canva Pro)

In a world where cancer remains one of the most formidable adversaries of public health, a groundbreaking exploration by historian Robert N. Proctor sheds light on the often-overlooked forces shaping our understanding of this devastating disease. “Cancer Wars: How Politics Shapes What We Know and Don’t Know About Cancer” delves into the intricate interplay of politics, science and society, revealing how these elements collectively influence our knowledge – and ignorance – about cancer.

As cancer continues to claim over a thousand lives daily in the United States alone, Proctor’s work serves as a critical reminder that the battle against this disease is as much about politics as it is about medicine. Continue reading →

Robin Marsh talked with Oklahoma country music legend Toby Keith late in 2023 about his career, his cancer battle, his faith, and even a jingle he recorded for the station some 30 years ago. Toby passed away on Feb. 5, 2024, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and his millions of fans across the world.

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Treatment with the immunotherapy dostarlimab showed promising results in a small trial of more than a dozen rectal cancer patients, according to new research, but further study is needed and it is too early to call it a cure. CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks to Dr. Andrea Cercek, an oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

A sweeping new report from the American Cancer Society suggests cancer will likely be the leading cause of early deaths worldwide by 2050, with cases projected to rise by 74%.

“This is because of population aging and growth,” said Ahmedin Jemal, senior vice president of the Surveillance & Health Equity Science Department of the American Cancer Society and the chief editor of the report.

In 2022, there were about 19 million new cancer cases worldwide. Continue reading →

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The moment she heard that her mother, then 67, had advanced breast cancer, Stacie Dusetzina began hunting for potential treatments. A cancer policy researcher at Vanderbilt University, Dusetzina knew the go-to drug in many cases was Pfizer Inc.’s Ibrance. She learned it might cost her mother, who lived on a fixed income, around $10,000 out of pocket annually.

Medicare, required by law to cover cancer treatment, would have paid much of the rest of the cost. At the time, in 2020, the pill listed for a jaw-dropping $160,000 a year, rising more recently to $214,000. Continue reading →