Common Mexican plant may stop cancer growth
A recent study from the University of Colorado and elsewhere found that the firecracker bush (Bouvardia ternifolia), native to Mexico and the American Southwest,...
These two things are key to surviving cancer
A recent study from the University of Alberta suggests high muscle mass and healthy diets play key roles in fighting against cancer.
The study showed...
Common Indian fruit may slow down cancer growth
Bitter melon is an Asian fruit commonly eaten in India. It available as a green vegetable in local Asian markets.
People can prepare bitter melon...
Deadlier colon cancer develops differently in women and men
In a new study, researchers found that colon cancer tumor cells produce energy for growth differently in women and men.
This difference is associated with...
Cancer and COVID-19: What you should know
The number of COVID-19 cases are expected to continue to grow across the globe in the upcoming months and that means more people will...
Statin drugs can starve cancer cells to death
More than 35 million Americans take statin drugs daily to lower their blood cholesterol levels.
In a new study, researchers added to growing evidence that...
These 2 common health problems may be early signs of lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK and has a poor five-year survival rate of around 13%.
In a recent...
Low-dose aspirin may help reduce liver cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that in adults with chronic viral hepatitis at high risk of liver cancer, those who took low-dose aspirin...
Weight-loss surgery may help lower colon cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that obesity increases the risk of colon cancer, but weight-loss surgery may bring the risk back to normal.
They...
Scientists find new way to predict the spread of lung cancer
In a new study, researchers have identified a protein that indicates if a lung cancer tumor is likely to metastasize.
The protein could be used...