Weight loss surgery plays a big role in cancer prevention
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, linked to numerous chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and several types of cancer.
The connection...
Why poor diets are linked to cancer
A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has made significant strides in understanding how poor diet and common metabolic disorders like...
What you need to know about throat cancer
Throat cancer encompasses a range of cancers that occur in the throat, voice box, or other areas of the pharynx and larynx.
It's a condition...
What you need to know about stage 1 lung cancer
Lung cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide, often remains hidden, showing few signs until it reaches an advanced stage.
However, catching...
Scientists find new cause of lung cancer
Lung cancer is often linked to smoking, but a surprising number of cases—between 15% and 20%—occur in people who've never smoked. Many of these...
Myths about PSA tests and prostate cancer screening
The understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years.
However, many people—including primary care providers—may not be aware of the current...
A new urine test for early cancer detection
Scientists at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have made a breakthrough by developing a new kind of urine test. This test...
How obesity and alcohol affect colorectal cancer
In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged: colorectal cancer, traditionally seen in older adults, is increasingly affecting younger individuals.
This shift has prompted researchers...
Reducing smoking does not always mean reducing lung cancer
In Sweden, a country known for its health-conscious population and progressive public health policies, a surprising trend has emerged.
Despite a dramatic decrease in the...
Sleep apnea may increase cancer and dementia risk
Sleep apnea, a condition characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, is a common but often overlooked disorder.
Known for its hallmark snoring and daytime...