A new study indicates that DNA mistakes can be a cause for cancer. The DNA that is duplicated can eventually turn a healthy cell into a cancer cell.
Researchers found chemicals in fast food packaging that are harmful. These substances can come with the wrappers used for certain fast foods.
Who and what is to blame for Waycross, Georgia's cases of children cancer?
Nivolumab is an immunotherapy drug that has been described as a potential "game-changer" in cancer as presented at the European Cancer Congress. Researchers found out that it can greatly extend life among a group of patients who have no existing treatment options, without worsening quality of life.
This must be a matter of great concern for people who are tend to stay addictive to their smartphones. The issue of whether cell phone use could cause cancer has been mired in confusion, with some studies failing to find an increased risk of brain tumors among cell phone users, while others suggest greater risk among the most frequent of users.
Partial findings released by the US National Toxicology Program reveal that mobile phone usage is somehow linked to cancer and growth of brain tumors. However, some experts remain unconvinced as there have been no reports of dramatic surge in cancer cases since mobile handsets came into widespread use in the 90’s.
Scientists recently discovered what they call as ‘sunscreen gene’ with the ability to repair damages caused by UV rays- the primary cause of skin cancer. While the research requires further studies, the scientists hope that a drug could be someday be created to trigger the UV repair function of the so-called sunscreen genes based on their findings.
HIV patients diagnosed with various types of HIV-linked cancers are reportedly experiencing disparities in getting the healthcare treatment they need. Despite the medical advancement in anti-HIV medications, HIV-positive cancer patients remain largely cut-off from the medical healthcare system.
A new study claimed that highly levels of physical activity lowers the risk of at least 13 types of cancer. Carried out by experts from the National Cancer Institute, the findings seek to promote exercise as key component in current public health efforts to prevent cancers.
A Massachusetts man became the recipient of the first landmark penis transplant carried out on US soil. The experimental procedure is part of a research program to help men deal with the stigma often associated with genital damage especially those with penile cancer as well as war veterans suffering genitourinary injuries.
Regular exercising can help reduce the risk of developing as many as 13 different forms of cancer, according to a new study. Some of these forms of cancer are potentially lethal to humans.
Chrissy Turner, the eight-year-old native from Utah, is now officially in remission after surviving her ordeal against a rare form of cancer known as secretory breast carcinoma. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she went under the knife in December last year to remove her right breast.
Researchers conclude that pollution, diet and modern lifestyles have led to cancer, which is among the biggest killers in the world.
Brad Pitt is said to have been emotional while working in a movie set for World War Z. This report came out after a series of reports stating that his marriage with Angelina Jolie is in trouble.
Low-carb diets can fight common brain cancer in adults by reducing nutrient supply to tumors, says a study on mice models of glioblastoma.
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