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Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted

Overweight before age 40 increases cancer risk

by Kim E. Andreassen,University of BergenObesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer. Credit: Colourbox.In an international study, lead by the University of Bergen, the researchers wanted
Research provides critical information about size and growth speed of gliomas

Research provides critical information about size and growth speed of gliomas

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicAn important new clue for preventing and treating brain tumors known as gliomas has been identified in research led by the Lunenfeld-Tannenbaum

Research provides critical information about size and growth speed of gliomas

by Kelley Luckstein,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicAn important new clue for preventing and treating brain tumors known as gliomas has been identified in research led by the Lunenfeld-Tannenbaum
Drug hobbles deadly liver cancer by stifling protein production

Drug hobbles deadly liver cancer by stifling protein production

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn laboratory experiments, UC San Francisco researchers successfully beat back the growth of aggressive liver cancers using a su

Drug hobbles deadly liver cancer by stifling protein production

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn laboratory experiments, UC San Francisco researchers successfully beat back the growth of aggressive liver cancers using a su
High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increasing cancer risk, new study finds

High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increasing cancer risk, new study finds

bySouthern Cross UniversityCredit: ROCKETMANN TEAM from PexelsAustralians are unable to recognize malignant melanomas on their own skin, calling into question the effectiveness of national self-

High fail rate for melanoma self-checks increasing cancer risk, new study finds

bySouthern Cross UniversityCredit: ROCKETMANN TEAM from PexelsAustralians are unable to recognize malignant melanomas on their own skin, calling into question the effectiveness of national self-
Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st

Prevalence of routine breast cancer screening practices among migrant-Australian women

by University of Western SydneyCredit: University of Western SydneyDespite increased awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer and importance of early detection, a Western Sydney University st
Study may explain why once-promising cancer drugs failed

Study may explain why once-promising cancer drugs failed

by Duke UniversityInvading cells (green) in the lab wormC. elegans(purple) can change their tactics to get around cancer drugs called MMP inhibitors and trespass into other tissues. T

Study may explain why once-promising cancer drugs failed

by Duke UniversityInvading cells (green) in the lab wormC. elegans(purple) can change their tactics to get around cancer drugs called MMP inhibitors and trespass into other tissues. T
Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic

Salmonella exposure a risk for colon cancer, finds study

byUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100852A new study published in the journalCell Reports Medic
Researchers identify mechanism of resistance to BRAF inhibitors in melanoma

Researchers identify mechanism of resistance to BRAF inhibitors in melanoma

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Melanoma i

Researchers identify mechanism of resistance to BRAF inhibitors in melanoma

by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Melanoma i
Shortages of essential medicines for pediatric cancer patients threaten outcomes

Shortages of essential medicines for pediatric cancer patients threaten outcomes

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainShortages of essential chemotherapy drugs for children undergoing cancer treatment has been an increasingly frequent obstacle for patients an

Shortages of essential medicines for pediatric cancer patients threaten outcomes

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainShortages of essential chemotherapy drugs for children undergoing cancer treatment has been an increasingly frequent obstacle for patients an
Researchers develop new technology for early detection of precancerous cervical lesions

Researchers develop new technology for early detection of precancerous cervical lesions

by Zhao Weiwei, Cui Qianwen,Chinese Academy of SciencesNew technology developed for early detection of cervical precancerous lesions. Credit: Cui QianwenProfessor Yang Wulin's research group

Researchers develop new technology for early detection of precancerous cervical lesions

by Zhao Weiwei, Cui Qianwen,Chinese Academy of SciencesNew technology developed for early detection of cervical precancerous lesions. Credit: Cui QianwenProfessor Yang Wulin's research group
Certain gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy

Certain gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.12.008Researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center ha

Certain gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganGraphical abstract. Credit:Cancer Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.12.008Researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center ha
Health insurance premiums dropped? Not so fast

Health insurance premiums dropped? Not so fast

by E.J. Antoni, The Heritage FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe latest Consumer Price Index report showed inflation slowing in October, due in part to a supposed 34% drop in the cost of he

Health insurance premiums dropped? Not so fast

by E.J. Antoni, The Heritage FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe latest Consumer Price Index report showed inflation slowing in October, due in part to a supposed 34% drop in the cost of he