Breast Cancer

Acid reflux drugs may harm memory function in people with breast cancer

In a new study, researchers found that acid reflux drugs recommended to ease stomach problems during cancer treatment may have a harmful side effect:...

New discovery could lead to better breast cancer drugs

In a new study, researchers have found a compound that could be made to attack breast cancer cells differently than current drugs. The research was...

This high blood pressure – epilepsy drug combo may reduce breast cancer

In a new study, researchers found adding a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines to a blood pressure medicine reversed some...

Finally, AI beats human in breast cancer detection

In a new study, researchers found that a new artificial intelligence (AI) model can detect breast cancer from routine scans with greater accuracy than...

Walnut may change genes in breast cancer, improve survival

In a new study, researchers found eating walnut may help suppress breast cancer growth and boost survival. They found that consumption of two ounces of...

Sustained weight loss may reduce breast cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that women who lost weight after age 50 and kept it off had a lower risk of breast...

Breast cancer and dense breasts: What every woman needs to know

Two new state laws targeting breast cancer screenings and dense breasts have been passed in Illinois since 2018. Still, many women don’t know whether they...

Scientists discover new effective drugs for advanced breast cancer

In a new study, researchers have discovered that two new drugs could help treat an aggressive form of breast cancer. One drug could reach tumors...

Permanent hair dye and straighteners may boost breast cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast...

Could mammograms screen for heart disease?

By screening for breast cancer, mammography has helped save hundreds of thousands of lives. Using the test to also screen for heart disease might...