Common depression drug may stop cancer growth
In a study from KU Leuven, scientists found that the antidepressant sertraline inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
It targes a metabolic addiction that allows...
A high fat diet can increase spread of cancer
Cancer is most deadly when it has begun to spread. This is because successful treatment is much more difficult.
Scientists around the globe are therefore...
Sugars in western diets could increase risk for breast cancer tumors and spread
In a recent study, researchers found that the high amounts of dietary sugar in the typical western diet may increase the risk of breast...
Scientists find a new cause of colon cancer and how to prevent it
In a study from Ghent University and elsewhere, scientists found a new mechanism causing colorectal cancer.
They found that abnormal expression of the protein Zeb2...
New therapy could delay brain cancer regrowth
In a study from UC San Diego Health, scientists found a new, highly targeted, and precisely placed radiation therapy that could delay tumor regrowth...
Common bacteria in mouth may cause colon cancer to spread
A diverse array of bacteria lives in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known as the oral microbiome.
In a study from...
Common food additive could promote gut inflammation, colon cancer
In a study from Georgia State University, scientists found that emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf...
Stanford engineers develop new wearable device to monitor tumor size
Engineers at Stanford University have created a small, autonomous device with a stretchable and flexible sensor that can be adhered to the skin to...
Piping hot drinks may cause cancer of the esophagus
In a recent study from the University of Southern California and elsewhere, scientists found that drinking piping hot coffee, tea, and the caffeine-infused beverage...
Pathogens in mouth may trigger oral cancer
In a study from the University of California, San Francisco, scientists found that pathogens found in tissues that surround the teeth contribute to a...