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How to protect yourself from colon cancer

Discussions about digestion and elimination can be embarrassing, so many people, young and old, tend to avoid them. But ignoring the topic and skipping colorectal...

1 in 5 healthy kids may have benign bone tumors

In a new study, researchers found that benign bone tumors may be present in nearly 20% of healthy children. Although that may sound frightening, common...

Colorectal cancer: What you need to know

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States according to the American Cancer Society. Since...

This FDA-approved drug for diarrhea may boost blood cancer treatment

In a new study, researchers found that a drug already approved by the FDA to treat diarrhea may help reduce chemotherapy resistance in blood...

Bad gum health may increase lung caner risk

Around one in four cases of lung cancer occurs in non-smokers and known risk factors, such as secondhand tobacco smoke, background radon exposure, air...

This thing in mouth could lead to aggressive oral cancer, study finds

A recent study published in PLOS Pathogens found that pathogens found in tissues that surround the teeth contribute to a highly aggressive oral cancer. They also...

Common heartburn disease may increase risk of these cancers

In a new study, researchers found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is linked with higher risks of various cancers...

Gentle stroll on treadmill may help prevent this cancer

In a new study, researchers found that regular gentle exercise could play a role in reversing liver damage that can lead to cancer. They found...

This anti-diarrhea drug may help treat cancer, study shows

Glioblastoma is a very aggressive type of brain cancer that shows only a poor response to chemotherapy. In a recent study at Goethe University, researchers...

Scientists find why green tea could suppress cancer

In a new study, researchers found that an antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein. P53 is known...