AI can predict your cancer survival rate based on face photos
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have developed a groundbreaking deep learning algorithm called "FaceAge," which can estimate a person’s biological age simply by analyzing...
New blood test could stop or slow down cancer development
A new type of blood test, called a multi-cancer early detection test (MCED), could change the way cancer is found and treated.
This simple test...
Tiny loops in our body might help explain how cancer begins
Have you ever thought about how cancer actually starts in the body? Scientists in Australia have made a discovery that could help answer that...
Why more young people are getting colon cancer
Doctors are seeing a worrying trend: more young people under the age of 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of...
Eating a handful of nuts a day may prevent cancer, heart disease
A large study led by Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts each day—about 20 grams—can help lower...
A faster and safer way to test new cancer treatments
A new study from researchers in the UK suggests that we may not need to wait years to find out if a new cancer...
Many Americans unaware that alcohol raises cancer risk, new survey finds
A new national survey has revealed a surprising gap in public health knowledge: many Americans don’t realize that drinking alcohol can increase the risk...
Cancer drug shows promise in slowing aging
A new study from the University of Auckland has revealed a surprising possibility: a drug currently used to treat cancer may also help extend...
Scientists discover origins of lung cancers in smokers
A new study has uncovered the cell where a common type of lung cancer begins, and how it spreads through the lungs. This discovery...
How to catch a silent throat cancer before it’s too late
Many people haven’t heard of Barrett’s Esophagus, but it’s a serious condition that can be a warning sign for a deadly cancer called esophageal...