Electric vehicle fires may increase cancer risk
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, a new study warns of serious health risks for firefighters, vehicle owners, and communities when EVs catch fire. Researchers...
Four things to know about the rise of colon cancer in younger adults
Once a disease primarily diagnosed after age 50, colorectal cancer is affecting more adults at younger ages:
About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now...
Scientists find the key to treating colon cancer
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that blocking a protein called GATA6 in mice with colon cancer slowed down tumor growth and helped the...
New discovery could protect cancer patients from radiation side effects
Radiation therapy is a key part of cancer treatment, with about 60% of cancer patients in the U.S. receiving it at some stage.
However, radiation...
New blood test could detect gallbladder cancer more accurately
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have discovered specific proteins in the blood that can help doctors distinguish between gallbladder cancer and...
Colonoscopy vs. at-home colon cancer screening
We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer.
But anyone who has ever had...
Cancer patients’ final days often depend on their doctor, not their wishes
For people with terminal cancer, the last stage of life is deeply personal. Some patients may choose to continue cancer treatment, hoping for more...
E-cigarette use may increase cancer risk
E-cigarettes are often promoted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, but new research suggests they may still pose serious health risks. A study from the University of...
Common diabetes drugs may lower risk of obesity-related cancers
A new study suggests that medications commonly used for diabetes, including the popular drug Ozempic, may help reduce the risk of certain obesity-related cancers.
The...
New treatment offers hope for deadly brain cancer
A groundbreaking experimental treatment for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, has been published in Nature Medicine, bringing new hope for patients.
The treatment, developed...