How mitochondria help breast cancer cells spread through the body
Mitochondria are best known as the “powerhouses” of our cells, generating the energy that keeps us alive.
But scientists are learning that these tiny organelles...
How blocked blood flow can speed up cancer growth by aging the immune system
Scientists have long known that blocked blood flow, or ischemia, can cause serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
Now, new...
Scientists find a root cause of cancer inside the body
A recent study from Flinders University in Australia has made a big discovery that could change how we understand cancer.
Researchers found that a new...
Vitamin B3 can supercharge natural cancer killer cells
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could improve cancer treatment.
They’ve found a way to boost our body’s natural...
This blood test can catch pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers. It’s often discovered too late, when it has already spread, making treatment very hard.
But a...
Guava plant molecule could help fight deadly liver cancers
Many of today’s medicines trace their roots back to nature.
Aspirin, for example, comes from a chemical found in willow tree bark.
Now, new research suggests...
How aspirin could help stop cancer from spreading
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have made a surprising discovery about how aspirin might help stop cancer from spreading.
Their research shows that aspirin...
Common everyday chemicals may raise risk of several cancers
A new study has found a strong link between certain common chemicals in our environment and a higher risk of cancers like breast, ovarian,...
Radiation therapy improves lung cancer therapy
A new study has shown that radiation therapy can make certain lung cancers more responsive to immunotherapy, even if they usually don’t respond to...
Why “speed” isn’t everything in new cancer and COVID-19 drugs
Scientists are always looking for better ways to design drugs that can fight tough diseases like lung cancer and COVID-19.
One group of drugs showing...