Drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism may help kill cancer cells
In a new study, researchers found dozens of non-oncology drugs, including drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism—and even for treating arthritis in dogs—can also kill...
Cancer drugs may help treat lung inflammation, COPD
In a new study, researchers found the potential for clinically available cancer treatments to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
They examined the effect of...
Why men are more susceptible to cancer than women
Numerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this difference remains poorly understood.
In a new...
Common heart drugs may prevent heart damage caused by cancer therapy
In a new study, researchers found that cancer patients receiving common heart drugs have less heart damage from cancer therapy.
The finding provides support for...
Scientists find a new way to attack cancer with fewer side effects
In a new study, researchers found a way to attack cancer cells that is potentially less harmful to the patient.
Sodium chloride nanoparticles (SCNP) –...
This Mexican plant may help stop cancer growth
In a new study, researchers found that the firecracker bush (Bouvardia ternifolia), native to Mexico and the American Southwest, can provide the chemical bouvardin...
Flu shot may help fight cancer, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that injecting tumors with influenza vaccines, including some FDA-approved seasonal flu shots, turns cold tumors to hot.
This discovery...
Statins may do double duty on heart disease and cancer
About 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease.
They might also be...
These two things play crucial roles in surviving cancer
In a new review study, a researcher suggests high muscle mass and healthy diets play crucial roles in fighting against cancer.
The study showed that...
This common Indian fruit may help slow cancer growth
In a new study, researchers found that the Asian fruit commonly eaten in India that also is known as bitter melon shows promise in...