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Nov 07, 2018 … EAST LANSING, Mich.– Do you ever wonder how cancer research conducted on mice relates to humans? Even scientists have pondered this question. Researchers at Michigan State University have laid to rest at least some of the puzzle in a recent study. In fact, the study shows that mice are even better than expected at mimicking human…

Jan 05, 2021 … LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A mastectomy can be a life-changing decision for women dealing with or at high-risk for breast cancer. While many women opt for breast reconstruction, a new study finds more women are “going flat” after surgery. Researchers from UCLA say although most of these women are happy with their choice, nearly a quarter…

Dec 30, 2020 … BARCELONA — Going for a jog or pumping iron in the morning is a tall task for many night owls, but here’s one more reason to give it a shot. Exercise in the morning, such as a brisk walk or bike ride, could stave off cancer, according to a recent study. Scientists from the Barcelona…

Jan 19, 2019 … BARCELONA — Many studies tout the benefits of living near city parks and foliage-filled areas, and now research shows it can be especially beneficial to women. A study by Spanish researchers found that the risk of developing breast cancer in women was lower for those who lived closer to urban green spaces than others. Researchers…

Oct 04, 2019 … Microscopic bubbles prove capable of carrying, activating drugs to tumors in mice. Scientists say this new approach to cancer treatment may even be more effective than chemotherapy. EAST LANSING, Mich. — The medical community is constantly searching for new and better ways to prevent, treat, and beat cancer in all of its forms. Now, researchers from…

Jul 11, 2019 … FRANCE — Sugary drinks such as sodas or juices have been a staple of diets all over the world for decades. Most people who indulge in such beverages are happy to live with the extra bit of calories they may contain, but new long-term research out of France suggests that sugary drinks may also cause an…

Jan 31, 2020 … LOS ANGELES — Since 1996, it’s been common for cancer clinics to ring a celebratory bell whenever a patient successfully beats cancer and ends their treatment plan. In fact, according to a 2018 report, in 51 out of 62 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, ringing the cancer bell is a routine practice. This ritual is intended…

Jun 14, 2017 … GUELPH, Ontario — New research from the University of Guelph in Ontario has found that compounds in red onions help kill cancer cells. The study, which examined how efficiently five different types of Ontario-grown onions fight cancer cells, found that Ruby Ring onions were the most effective. The red onion — especially ones grown in Ontario…

Oct 03, 2020 … BOSTON, Mass. — If you’ve ever been to a beauty salon, you may have noticed some of the strict health and safety rules workers must follow. Some of this has to do with groups like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention labeling exposure to hair dyes as a possible cause of cancer. So what does…

Nov 19, 2020 … LEUVEN, Belgium — In advanced forms of cancer, malignant cells can grow and spread at a rapid pace. A new study finds an existing antidepressant which has been proven safe for patients can also cut this growth rate down. Researchers in Belgium say sertraline, commonly sold as Zoloft, has inhibited the growth of cancer cells…

Nov 06, 2020 … SOLNA, Sweden — We hear it often in the medical world: a drug for one condition can also help people with a completely different disease. For researchers, testing and repurposing safe medications can sometimes lead to wonderful breakthroughs. A new study from Sweden is doing just that and may have discovered a novel treatment for childhood…

Jun 20, 2019 … CHICAGO — Oncologists looking for highly-accurate, but not highly-expensive methods to diagnose lung cancer in patients may need not look any further than their local dog breeder community. That’s because a new study finds that beagles are capable of successfully detecting the disease by scent, a major breakthrough in identifying the specific biomarkers of the disease. Researchers…

Sep 01, 2018 … LONDON — Processed foods have been known to raise the risk for certain health problems, but a recent study by French and Brazilian scientists shows possible links between highly-processed foods and cancer. The researchers warn that consumption of these ultra-processed foods “may drive an increasing burden of cancer in the next decades.” Examples of the processed…

Jul 25, 2020 … BLACKSBURG, Va. – Our mouths contain a vast array of bacteria. While most of these cells are likely harmless, a new study reveals that one common bacteria can travel from the mouth to other parts of the body, triggering the spread of cancer cells. The diverse bacterial environment in our mouths is known as the…

Nov 18, 2020 … PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Death is always a tragic event, but the impact can be particularly devastating when a person dies at a young age. When it comes to cancer, various forms of the disease strike before a patient reaches old age, leaving their loved ones to wonder what life would have been like with them…

Jul 06, 2020 … CLEVELAND — Today, low-income Americans have a much better chance of detecting cancer early on than in the past. Why? According to a new study, the answer to that question is the recent expansion of Medicaid coverage. In 2010, the Affordable Care Act was introduced, expanding Medicaid coverage for U.S. adults with incomes up to 138%…

Dec 03, 2020 … NEW YORK — There are few positives when it comes to the subject of cancer in general, but there’s actually a “silver lining,” so to speak, within cancer’s own biology. The very same characteristics that allow cancer cells to grow and spread also create opportunities to sabotage and combat cancer. According to researchers at Sloan Kettering,…

Apr 09, 2019 … ORLANDO, Fla. — Detecting cancer as early as possible is paramount to a successful treatment, and now scientists say that man’s best friend may be paramount to accurate, early detection. A new study finds that dogs can sniff out cancer in blood with almost 97 percent accuracy. Researchers from BioScentDx, a private health care company…

Oct 03, 2019 … BOSTON — Detecting cancer early on can make all the difference in treating the disease. That’s why a new cancer-detecting blood test, while only in the developmental stage, has already made waves in the medical community. Researchers with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston say trial runs of their new test have illustrated its ability to…

Aug 06, 2018 … PHILADELPHIA — Working nights can be difficult for many people to get used to, but there’s even more reason now for women to avoid jobs that requires overnight hours. A recent study finds that women who work night shifts in many different industries may carry a higher risk of certain types of cancer, according to the…

Jan 11, 2018 … WEST YORKSHIRE, England — Scientists may have made a major breakthrough in treating — and potentially defeating — cancerous brain tumors by injecting patients with a virus that actually stimulates the immune system. Researchers at the University of Leeds conducted a study on nine patients battling fast-growing gliomas, which are aggressive tumors that are tough to…