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...

Brain tumor in dogs? Radiation therapy may be the better option

A new study from Texas A&M University suggests that dogs with a common type of brain tumor called meningioma may live longer if they...

New AI can diagnose thyroid cancer with over 90% accuracy

A team of international researchers has developed the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) model that can accurately determine both the stage and risk category...