Cancer

Firefighters will now be able to use N95 masks on the fireline – building on a more limited, voluntary rollout of masking that started last fall. There will also be expanded access to showers, time for routine gear cleaning and so-called “clean air recovery periods” that can limit other risks.

A new report finds women living in poverty are significantly more likely to develop and die from cervical cancer, underscoring disparities in access to preventative care.

A new high-resolution MRI is offering a safer way to detect prostate cancer by helping doctors avoid risky biopsies that can lead to complications.

From Ebola's global reach to a promising pancreatic cancer pill and the healing power of yoga and prayer, Idaho Matters takes a look some of today's biggest health questions.

Growth has been strong over the last year despite a great deal of uncertainty last spring over the future of the ambitious effort.

Could the CDC see new leadership? And is there a cure for pancreatic cancer? We'll find out in today's Doctor Roundtable.

When the caregiving role finally ends, the emotional fallout can hit harder than the crisis, leaving the caregiver to face everything they've been holding in.

Fly fishing may seem like just a sport, but for men facing cancer, it's become a meaningful way to connect with others going through the same thing.

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act was introduced by Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar in January, but has received substantial bipartisan support.

Fly fishing may seem like just a sport, but for men facing cancer, it's become a meaningful way to connect with others going through the same thing.