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People need to improve diet to prevent colon cancer, study shows

Scientists from Mayo Clinic suggest that early-onset colon cancer, defined as being diagnosed when younger than 50, continues to steadily increase in the U.S....

Why is deadly brain cancer glioblastoma so difficult to treat?

Brain cancers, in general, present many challenges when it comes to treatment. The blood–brain barrier is the most significant factor working against us, because it...

Why this plant virus is so powerful at fighting cancer

A plant virus that infects legumes, called cowpea mosaic virus, has a special power that you may not have known about: When injected into a...

Scientists find how to detect earliest signs of pancreatic cancer

Scientists from Cedars-Sinai developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can accurately predict who will develop pancreatic cancer based on CT scan images years prior...

Yale scientists find the causes of cancer

Yale researchers can now quantify the factors causing changes in the DNA that contribute most to cancer growth in tumors of most major tumor...

Palm oil promotes spread of some cancers

In a recent study from IRB Barcelona, researchers found that one fatty acid commonly found in palm oil, called palmitic acid, promotes metastasis in...

Scientists find new options for colon cancer treatment

Scientists from Texas A&M University have developed a low-cost, minimally invasive wireless device that offers precise, safe treatment options for colon cancer. The research is...

This berry may protect you from cancer, diabetes, obesity

In a recent study published in Cancer Discovery, researchers have discovered that the Brazilian camu-camu berry, already recognized for its protective effects against obesity and...

Cancer is not as heritable as once thought, study shows

Scientists from the University of Alberta found that while cancer is a genetic disease, the genetic component is just one piece of the puzzle—and...

Pomegranate may help with cancer prevention, researchers find

Pomegranates may be best known for the vibrantly colored juice they're often used in, but these unique fruits have a lot more to offer. Since...