Cancer-linked protein found to help heal wounds, surprising scientists
For decades, doctors have known that high levels of a protein called SerpinB3 in the blood are a warning sign of serious illness.
It often...
Nanotech makes cancer drug 20,000 times stronger without harmful side effects
A major breakthrough in cancer research may soon make chemotherapy more effective and much safer.
Scientists at Northwestern University have redesigned an old chemotherapy drug...
Study finds a surprising cause of early-stage lung cancer
Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have made a breakthrough in understanding how lung cancer begins.
By creating detailed visual maps...
These painkillers can also fight deadly bone cancer
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and several partner institutions have discovered that two existing pain medications could help fight one of the most aggressive...
Could eggs bring you cancer?
A new study from Harvard University suggests there may be a link between eating eggs and a higher risk of some types of cancer.
These...
How grey hair and cancer may be linked
Grey hair is an inevitable hallmark of ageing. It’s a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.
But...
Can peanuts increase spread of cancer?
Peanuts are a popular snack. Many people enjoy their crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
They’re also seen as a healthy food because they contain good...
A painkiller may help stop cancer from spreading
Most people who die from cancer don’t die because of the main tumor. They die because the cancer spreads to other parts of the...
The case for a cancer warning on your bacon butty
A group of scientists in the UK recently demanded that bacon and ham products carry health warnings similar to those on cigarettes.
These experts argue...
How regular exercise reduces risk of digestive cancers
Being physically active isn't just good for your heart or weight—it might also lower your risk of getting serious types of cancer in your...