Widely used diabetes drug could fight cancer, study finds
Metformin is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests it may also help the immune system fight cancer. A study...
Study finds more effective treatment for head and neck cancer
A recent study explored a new way to treat certain patients with head and neck cancer. The researchers tested whether combining radiation therapy with...
Peanuts and cancer: What you need to know
Peanuts are a popular snack, loved for their crunch and flavor. Many people also consider them a healthy food because they contain protein, fiber,...
Why some colon cancers resist treatment
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, and one of the biggest challenges in treating it is therapy resistance.
Many patients undergo chemotherapy, but...
Weight gain after breast cancer diagnosis linked to higher heart failure risk
Women newly diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (BC) face an increased risk of heart failure if they experience significant weight gain, according to a...
Therapy combo show promise for bladder cancer treatment
A new study suggests that a combination of radiation therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) may offer a less invasive alternative to bladder removal...
How a butterfly’s wings could help diagnose cancer faster and more accurately
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered an unusual but powerful tool in the fight against cancer—the shimmering blue wings of...
A new way to boost cancer treatment with vitamin B3
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found an exciting way to improve cancer treatment using the body’s own natural defense system—natural killer cells.
These cells help...
Scientists find the cause of stomach cancer growth and spread
Researchers have discovered that stomach cancer cells connect with nearby sensory nerves, forming electrical circuitsthat fuel tumor growth and help the cancer spread.
This finding, published in Nature,...
This common diabetes drug may help fight cancer
Metformin is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes, but recent research suggests it may have another surprising benefit—it could help the body fight...