Many people are surprised to learn that lung, not breast cancer, is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States.Although smoking contributes to the majority of lung cancer cases, development in never-smokers is now considered the sixth most common cause of cancer death in the United States, and is more prevalent in women than men. To unravel this mystery, scientists are ...

Kidneys are the body’s unsung heroes: they cleanse the blood of excess waste and help stabilize blood pressure and water balance. Like every organ, kidneys are also vulnerable to disease such as cancer.According to the American Cancer Society, kidney cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers among men and women in the United States, with about 62,000 new cases diagnosed every year. ...

NEW YORK -- Millions of visitors travel to the New York City area each year for a variety of reasons. Some seek nightlife and fine dining, while others look to experience world-class culture, museums and entertainment. However, for several of the area's most recent -- and largest -- visitors, the bright lights of Broadway aren't what's brought them to town.In what has become somewhat of ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University:Elisabeth Haub School of Law professor Vernon Brown was named to Billboard's Top Music Industry Lawyers 2017 list. To learn more about his work with today's biggest stars, click here.Joe Ogren, a Pace Performing Arts alumnus, was recently profiled in the Santa Maria Times. He is ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Area elementary and middle school football players can go long and head for the end zone with the Pace University football team later this month, thanks to a free youth clinic to be held on campus by coaches and players.Open to players in eighth grade and under, the clinic will take place on Sunday, Aug. 20 at Pace Stadium in Pleasantville. Starting at 3 ...

GREENWICH, N.Y. -- Known across Westchester and Fairfield County for its exceptional orthopedic and neurosurgical care, Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) recently announced the appointment of Jyotsana (Jodie) Sahota as the practice's new chief financial officer.Sahota’s promotion comes at a time of rapid expansion at ONS, which was founded in Greenwich in 1998. ONS added ...

NEW YORK -- For most students, the first day of school is still weeks away. However, preparations for the upcoming semester are already underway at Pace University, as the school's incoming president, Marvin Krislov, begins his presidency this month.Having come to Pace after serving as president of Oberlin College for the past 10 years, Krislov, 56, succeeds Stephen J. Friedman, 78, who ...

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Ask any avid gardener and they'll tell you that keeping flowers and plants looking great all summer requires continued effort. What most green thumbs may not realize, however, is that their favorite pastime can actually put them at risk for an overuse injury.Dr. David Wei, a hand and upper extremity specialist at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) who ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Over the next three weeks, Pace University will be hosting several exclusive on-campus events for rising high school seniors before they return to school in the fall. These events are designed to showcase the university's academic and student life experience.Designed specifically for rising high school seniors who haven't yet started applying to colleges, Pace ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. --  Five Pace University student-athletes have been recognized by the Northeast-10 Conference for their success in both the classroom and on the playing field by being named to the Spring 2017 Academic All-Conference Teams.A Chester, N.Y native and senior on the men's lacrosse team, Brandon Donnellan was named to the Men's Lacrosse Academic All-Conference Team and ...