Even low levels of air pollution could change gene, increase risks of cancer, heart...
In a new study, researchers raise strong concerns that even short-term exposure to low-level air pollution can affect gene expression, leaving us at risk...
This new blood test can detect wide range of cancers
In a new study, researchers found that a new blood test detected more than 50 types of cancer as well as their location within...
Adding these foods to your daily meals may help prevent cancer
Recent studies have found that a healthy diet can help thwart cancer or reduce the risk of cancer coming back.
Cancer-fighting compounds such as phytochemicals and...
The pros and cons of radiotherapy for cancer: will it work for you?
In a new paper, researchers suggest that women undergoing radiotherapy for many cancers are more likely than men to be cured, but the side...
This study shows a new way to diagnose colon cancer
Currently, the gold standard for detecting colon cancer is through the use of colonoscopies. But such procedures are invasive, uncomfortable and embarrassing for patients.
Because...
Common drugs for inflammation, diabetes, alcoholism may help kill cancer
A recent study from MIT and elsewhere found dozens of non-oncology drugs, including drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism—and even for treating arthritis in dogs—could...
New drug may prevent cancer therapy from damaging the heart
The commonly used chemotherapy drug doxorubicin can damage the heart muscle, in some cases leading to heart failure.
In a new study, researchers found that...
Common Mexican plant may stop cancer growth
A recent study from the University of Colorado and elsewhere found that the firecracker bush (Bouvardia ternifolia), native to Mexico and the American Southwest,...
These two things are key to surviving cancer
A recent study from the University of Alberta suggests high muscle mass and healthy diets play key roles in fighting against cancer.
The study showed...
Common Indian fruit may slow down cancer growth
Bitter melon is an Asian fruit commonly eaten in India. It available as a green vegetable in local Asian markets.
People can prepare bitter melon...