Guava plant molecule could help fight deadly liver cancers
Many of today’s medicines trace their roots back to nature.
Aspirin, for example, comes from a chemical found in willow tree bark.
Now, new research suggests...
How aspirin could help stop cancer from spreading
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have made a surprising discovery about how aspirin might help stop cancer from spreading.
Their research shows that aspirin...
Common everyday chemicals may raise risk of several cancers
A new study has found a strong link between certain common chemicals in our environment and a higher risk of cancers like breast, ovarian,...
Radiation therapy improves lung cancer therapy
A new study has shown that radiation therapy can make certain lung cancers more responsive to immunotherapy, even if they usually don’t respond to...
Why “speed” isn’t everything in new cancer and COVID-19 drugs
Scientists are always looking for better ways to design drugs that can fight tough diseases like lung cancer and COVID-19.
One group of drugs showing...
How aging might protect against lung cancer
While aging is often seen as the biggest risk factor for cancer, a new study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shows that...
Peanuts and cancer: What you need to know
Peanuts are one of the world’s most loved snacks. They’re crunchy, tasty, and often considered a healthy choice.
But new research from the University of...
Popular sugar substitute may weaken cancer treatment
Sucralose, an artificial sweetener used in many diet sodas and sugar-free foods, is often chosen by people who want to cut calories or manage...
Obesity-linked cancer deaths triple in the U.S.
Cancer deaths linked to obesity have tripled in the United States over the past two decades, according to a study presented at ENDO 2025,...
Dinosaur fossils reveal clues that could help fight cancer
A new study published in the journal Biology suggests that advanced techniques used to study dinosaur fossils might help scientists better understand cancer.
Researchers from...