Unexpected cancer mutations in brain’s immune cells may fuel Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly affects memory and thinking.
It is one of the most common brain diseases in older adults, and many...
Study finds link between wildfire smoke and increased cancer risk
A new study suggests that breathing in wildfire smoke over long periods of time may increase the chance of developing certain cancers.
The research was...
Why more young adults are dying from rectal cancer—and what needs to change
For decades, colorectal cancer was mainly seen as a disease of older adults. Most health advice focused on screening people later in life, and...
Hidden everyday chemicals linked to higher blood cancer risk
Many everyday products contain chemicals that most people rarely think about. Among these are PFAS, a large group of man-made substances used to make...
Living longer with less burden of cancer treatment
Cancer is often thought of as a disease that spreads quickly and becomes harder to treat over time. When cancer spreads from its original...
How well can chemotherapy fight different types of cancer?
Cancer is one of the most serious diseases in the world, and many people feel worried when they hear the word.
Over the years, doctors...
‘Forever chemicals’ may raise risk of blood cancer
Scientists are becoming more concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down...
Diagnosing cancer with a drop of blood
For many patients with blood cancer, diagnosis and follow-up care can be physically and emotionally difficult.
One of the most common cancers of this kind...
Can exercise protect your brain function during cancer treatment?
Many people who go through chemotherapy notice changes in how their brain works. They may find it harder to focus, forget things more easily,...
Exercise and ibuprofen may reduce cancer-related cognitive impairment
Chemotherapy is an important treatment for many types of cancer, but it can come with difficult side effects. One of the most common problems...