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More and more people get thyroid cancer these days

In a new study, researchers found that there is an increasing global burden of thyroid cancer. The research was conducted by a team at the...

Scientists find existing cancer drugs that could fight COVID-19

Most antivirals in use today target parts of an invading virus itself. Unfortunately, SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has proven hard...

Cancer’s reliance on fat could help develop new ‘drugs and diet’ treatment

In a new study, researchers suggest that cancers are often heavily reliant on breaking down fats for their growth and spread, and could be...

What to know and do about possible cancer-causing stuff in your medication

Patient safety is the FDA’s top priority. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating several potentially cancer-causing substances, called nitrosamines, recently found in some...

Scientists discover a new cause of colon cancer

In a new study, researchers uncovered a new mechanism causing colorectal cancer. They found that abnormal expression of the protein Zeb2 affects the integrity of...

This ultrasound treatment could destroy cancer

In a new study, researchers have developed a non-invasive technology platform for gene delivery into cancer cells. The research was conducted by an international research...

This new method shows promise against deadliest brain tumor

In a new study, researchers found that innovative use of focused ultrasound showed promise against glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor, and could prove useful...

This cancer drug could cure respiratory distress in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that a cancer drug may cure respiratory distress in COVID-19 patients. The research was conducted by a team at...

This blood test could accurately diagnose brain cancer

In a new study, researchers found a simple but highly sensitive blood test could accurately diagnose and classify different types of brain tumors. The finding...

This bad lifestyle habit could strongly predict cancer death

In a new study, researchers found that greater inactivity was independently linked to a higher risk of dying from cancer. The most sedentary individuals had...