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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...

This cancer drug could make cancers 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 drug compound could stop spread of cancer cells

In a recent study, researchers from Oregon Health & Science University found it may be possible to freeze cancer cells and kill them where...

PTSD linked to high risks of heart disease, cancer

In a new study, researchers found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was linked to cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as the metabolic syndrome. In the...