Scientists find new cancer gene drivers
Scientists have found evidence of how some genes drive the progression of cancer.
Scientists have long searched for “driver” genes that fuel the progression of...
Common heartburn drugs linked to heart and kidney disease, stomach cancer
More than 15 million Americans have prescriptions for common heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Many millions more buy these drugs over the counter...
Mannose sugar could slow down growth of several types of cancer
Mannose sugar is a nutritional supplement.
A recent study from the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute found that this sugar could slow tumor growth and...
How diabetes could increase cancer risk
For years, scientists have been trying to solve a medical mystery: Why do people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have an increased...
Fried oil may enhance colon cancer growth
In a new study, researchers examined the impact of frying oil consumption on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colon cancer.
They found eating fried oil...
Cancer survivors really need to protect their heart health
In a new study, researchers found in most cancer survivors, there are increased risks of blood clots forming in the veins.
The risks range from...
This statin drug could lower liver cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that lipophilic statins were linked to strongly reduced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality.
But a link between hydrophilic...
Antibiotic use linked to increased colon cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found antibiotic use (pills/capsules) is linked to a heightened risk of bowel (colon) cancer, but a lower risk of...
The impact of obesity on cancer risk is at least double than thought
In a new study, researchers found that the effect of being overweight and obese on the risk of cancer is at least twice as...
5 unhealthy lifestyle habits that cause most cancers
Research has shown that many factors can contribute to cancer, including genetic mutations and lifestyle habits.
An unhealthy lifestyle can cause many types of cancer....