Sitting, watching TV linked to colorectal cancer before age 50
A new study found a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and increased risk of colorectal cancer for younger Americans.
Young-onset colorectal...
Scientists discover new compound could help treat ovarian cancer
A new study from the University of Sheffield has shown that a compound that could be more effective in treating certain cancers than standard...
This cancer drug could let tumors sleep forever
In a recent study, researchers found a new anti-cancer drug that could stop cancer cells from proliferating.
The drug could put tumor cells to “sleep,”...
This endangered tree offers new cancer treatment
Researchers have discovered cancer-fighting potential in a critically endangered species of tree.
Three Chinese fir trees on a nature reserve in southeastern China are the...
This blood pressure drug linked to lung cancer
In a recent study, researchers found the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor drugs (ACEIs) to lower blood pressure is linked to a high...
Antioxidant supplements linked to skin cancer and lung cancer growth
In a recent study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, experiments on animals and human cancer tissue confirmed that intake of some antioxidants could...
Many cancer patients may have undiagnosed hepatitis infections
In a new study, researchers found hepatitis B and C and HIV infection prevalence in cancer patients show an alarmingly high rate of undiagnosed...
This research finding could help prevent colon cancer
In a recent study, researchers found colon cancer, Crohn’s, and other gut diseases could be better treated – or even prevented.
Previous research has shown...
New way to treat cancer, autoimmune disease
In a recent study, researchers outline a new understanding of the biology of T cells, a type of immune cell in the body.
The discovery...
Scientists discover new genetic factors for colorectal cancer risk
In a new study, researchers have identified multiple, previously unknown genetic risk factors for colorectal cancer.
The study was conducted among East Asians and led...