Can “forever chemicals” in daily products cause liver cancer?
Scientists from the University of Southern California have uncovered a troubling connection between a common environmental chemical and liver cancer, the most prevalent type...
Five ways to cut your risk of cancer
Cancer is a complex disease with many causes—and sometimes none. For some patients, getting cancer is down to plain bad luck.
As an oncology consultant,...
Research warns about widely used diabetes drug metformin
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found that while a drug called metformin has potential as a cancer treatment, it might not be...
Understanding the causes of major types of cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases where cells in the body grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. It’s one of...
Half of people in the world carry the bacterium linked to stomach cancer
In 1982, Australian scientists Dr. Barry Marshall and Dr. Robin Warren discovered Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that thrives in the harsh acidic environment of...
Research finds surprising cause of cancer
Have you ever wondered how diseases like cancer begin?
Scientists in Australia have recently made a fascinating discovery that could bring us closer to understanding...
Tips to lower bladder cancer risk
Bladder cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, particularly among older adults. While genetics and age play a role, lifestyle factors...
Natural ways to lower the risk of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a serious condition that affects thousands of women worldwide each year. While some risk factors, like age and family history, are...
Study finds a new way to treat aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have uncovered a key mechanism that may explain why some prostate tumors become more aggressive...
Eating nuts daily linked to lower risks of cancer, diabetes, heart disease
A recent study led by researchers from Imperial College London suggests that eating a small handful of nuts daily—about 20 grams—can significantly reduce the...