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Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease, in cancer survivors

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of
Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer

Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows an alarming number of California women 65 and older ar

Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer

by Stephanie Winn,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows an alarming number of California women 65 and older ar
IKZF1 Alterations an Independent Marker of AML Risk

IKZF1 Alterations an Independent Marker of AML Risk

February 2024Leah LawrenceMutatedIKZF1was an independent marker of adverse risk in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and patients whose AML had these alterations were at higher r

IKZF1 Alterations an Independent Marker of AML Risk

February 2024Leah LawrenceMutatedIKZF1was an independent marker of adverse risk in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and patients whose AML had these alterations were at higher r
Delaying antibiotics for neutropenic fever may not affect survival of cancer inpatients

Delaying antibiotics for neutropenic fever may not affect survival of cancer inpatients

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer patients with neutropenic fever, delaying antibiotic treatment past 60 minutes from the time of fever detection does not reduce

Delaying antibiotics for neutropenic fever may not affect survival of cancer inpatients

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer patients with neutropenic fever, delaying antibiotic treatment past 60 minutes from the time of fever detection does not reduce
Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

byVan Andel Research InstituteLipid limitation decreases levels of storage lipids and increases levels of some PUFA-containing PEs and PCs. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 1

Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

byVan Andel Research InstituteLipid limitation decreases levels of storage lipids and increases levels of some PUFA-containing PEs and PCs. Credit:Cell Chemical Biology(2024). DOI: 1
Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesDr. Beth Karlan. Credit: Milo Mitchell/UCLAOut of the 22,240 women in the United States who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, onl

Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesDr. Beth Karlan. Credit: Milo Mitchell/UCLAOut of the 22,240 women in the United States who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, onl
Bladder cancer treatment can be better targeted and more effective, trials show

Bladder cancer treatment can be better targeted and more effective, trials show

by European Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTesting for tumor DNA in the blood can successfully identify advanced bladder cancer patients who will not relapse following su

Bladder cancer treatment can be better targeted and more effective, trials show

by European Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTesting for tumor DNA in the blood can successfully identify advanced bladder cancer patients who will not relapse following su
Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer: study

Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer: study

by Jackson Holtz,University of WashingtonTimeline that shows the growth in glyphosate usage worldwide (left) and key human epidemiological studies on the herbicide (right). Credit: University of

Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer: study

by Jackson Holtz,University of WashingtonTimeline that shows the growth in glyphosate usage worldwide (left) and key human epidemiological studies on the herbicide (right). Credit: University of
Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

by University of ZurichFrequent and often incurable: Child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: University Children’s Hospital ZurichAcute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of

Researchers report new approach to treating incurable leukemia in children

by University of ZurichFrequent and often incurable: Child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: University Children’s Hospital ZurichAcute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of
Growth in plant-based foods industry is slowing: Where does it go from here?

Growth in plant-based foods industry is slowing: Where does it go from here?

by Brooks Johnson, Star TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Willa's Oat Milk launched five years ago, the plant-based market was rapidly expanding, attracting unprecedented attention and

Growth in plant-based foods industry is slowing: Where does it go from here?

by Brooks Johnson, Star TribuneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Willa's Oat Milk launched five years ago, the plant-based market was rapidly expanding, attracting unprecedented attention and
Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik

Study shows Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system's power to fight cancer

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe image on the right shows an unhealthy mitochondrion in a T cell exposed to METRNL. Credit: Christopher Jackson, M.D.A protein called Meteorin-lik
ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

(HealthDay)—Females with head and neck cancer (HNC) are less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy and radiation, and have an increased relative risk for death from HNC versus other causes, accordi

ASCO: undertreatment seen for women with head and neck cancer

(HealthDay)—Females with head and neck cancer (HNC) are less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy and radiation, and have an increased relative risk for death from HNC versus other causes, accordi