Common painkiller may help prevent cancer from spreading, study finds
Most cancer deaths happen because the disease spreads to other parts of the body.
This process, called metastasis, allows cancer cells to move from the...
Eating meat may help prevent cancer, study finds
For years, people have heard mixed messages about eating animal-based protein. Some say it’s unhealthy, while others believe it’s an important part of a...
Common anxiety pills could affect cancer survival
Many people take anxiety pills called benzodiazepines to help them feel calm or sleep better.
These drugs are also used a lot by people with...
Can diet affect lung cancer development?
A groundbreaking study from University of Florida Health suggests that diet may play a significant role in lung cancer development, particularly lung adenocarcinoma—the most...
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...
How blocked blood flow can speed up cancer growth by aging the immune system
Scientists have long known that blocked blood flow, or ischemia, can cause serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
Now, new...
Scientists find a root cause of cancer inside the body
A recent study from Flinders University in Australia has made a big discovery that could change how we understand cancer.
Researchers found that a new...
Vitamin B3 can supercharge natural cancer killer cells
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could improve cancer treatment.
They’ve found a way to boost our body’s natural...
This blood test can catch pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers. It’s often discovered too late, when it has already spread, making treatment very hard.
But a...
Guava plant molecule could help fight deadly liver cancers
Many of today’s medicines trace their roots back to nature.
Aspirin, for example, comes from a chemical found in willow tree bark.
Now, new research suggests...