A gentler path to checking for endometrial cancer may be emerging

A clinician-collected vaginal swab is being studied as an easier first step for evaluating symptoms that can signal endometrial cancer. The approach is promising, but it is not yet a replacement for standard diagnosis.
Why a Lung Nodule Sometimes Leads to Surgery

Pope Leo XIV’s planned lung surgery highlights a common medical reality: a nodule can be harmless, but in some cases doctors remove it to get a clear diagnosis.