How mitochondria help breast cancer cells spread through the body
Mitochondria are best known as the “powerhouses” of our cells, generating the energy that keeps us alive.
But scientists are learning that these tiny organelles...
Anti-obesity drug may reduce breast cancer growth
The anti-obesity drug tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro (for diabetes) and Zepbound (for obesity), has been found to reduce breast cancer growth linked to obesity...
New blood test predicts treatment success in aggressive breast cancer
A groundbreaking study has discovered a way to predict whether patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) will respond well to immunotherapy—using just a blood...
This drug may reduce obesity-linked breast cancer
A new study suggests that the anti-obesity drug tirzepatide may help reduce the growth of breast cancer linked to obesity.
The research was presented at...
Surprising link between anti-nausea drug and breast cancer survival
A common anti-nausea medication used during chemotherapy may help women with early-stage breast cancer live longer, especially those with the aggressive triple-negative form.
That’s the...
How diabetes may worsen aggressive breast cancer
More than 120 million people in the U.S. have diabetes or pre-diabetes. At the same time, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive...
New obesity drug may slow breast cancer growth
A new study has found that a drug used for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes may also help slow the growth of breast...
Common dietary fat boosts growth of aggressive breast cancer
A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine reveals that linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid commonly found in seed oils and animal...
Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study led by Samsung Medical Center has found that women who survive breast cancer may face a slightly lower risk of developing...
Low-dose vitamin D may boost chemotherapy outcomes in breast cancer
New research from São Paulo State University in Brazil suggests that a simple and affordable supplement—vitamin D—could help improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy in...