Scientists uncover a key link in skin cancer growth and spread
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, develops from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes.
One major cause of melanoma is too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure,...
Most Americans don’t know drinking alcohol raises cancer risk, study finds
A new survey shows that many Americans don’t realize drinking alcohol can increase the risk of cancer.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
How stress can cause heart disease and cancer
Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but its effects on the body can go far beyond temporary frustration or worry. Research has shown...
What to eat to prevent cancer effectively
While no single food can guarantee protection against cancer, many studies show that certain foods contain nutrients and compounds that may lower the risk...
Advances in targeted therapies for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and while many cases grow slowly and remain manageable, others can be aggressive...
Drug for inflammation treatment may prevent spread of cancer
Most deaths from cancer are caused not by the original tumor but by metastasis—the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body....
AI can improve early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, largely because it is often diagnosed too late. Symptoms are typically vague or nonexistent...
“Forever chemicals” are linked to liver cancer, study finds
Researchers at the University of Southern California have found that a synthetic chemical widely present in the environment may increase the risk of liver...
These common food additives may increase colon cancer risk
A recent study from Georgia State University has found that emulsifiers, common additives in processed foods, may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
These substances,...
How antioxidants can protect against cancer and heart disease
Antioxidants have gained a lot of attention in recent years for their potential to protect against serious illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
Found in...