Artificial sweeteners are linked to higher cancer risk

Scientists from Sorbonne Paris Nord University and elsewhere found artificial sweeteners in foods and beverages are linked to higher cancer risk. The research was published...

Can vitamin D help prevent or treat cancer?

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports healthy bones, teeth, and muscles. It also plays an important role in regulating the immune system and...

New blood test may spot cancers much earlier

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have created a new kind of blood test that may help detect cancer at an early...

MIT’s new ultrasound device could detect breast cancer earlier

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Early detection greatly improves the chances of successful treatment, and frequent screenings...

How to stop breast cancer from spreading to the brain

Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered something new that may help fight a serious problem for patients with...

Why regular cancer screenings are so important for yourself

Cancer screenings are a powerful tool for protecting long-term health. They can detect cancer early—when treatment works best—and in some cases, they can even help...

AI in breast screening can find more cancers

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. For decades, mammography screening has been one of the most important tools...

New treatment may replace surgery for some breast cancer patients

For many women with early breast cancer, surgery such as mastectomy or lumpectomy can be life-saving. However, it can also be life-changing in ways that...

Common cholesterol drug can fight aggressive breast cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer, or TNBC, is one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. It lacks the three main receptors—estrogen, progesterone, and HER2—that...

Hot flash drug could boost breast cancer treatment

A new clinical trial from the University of Cambridge has found that a hormone-like drug could help fight breast cancer while also making treatment...