Newcastle: A new study has found that making certain lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of cancer. The validity of lifestyle recommendations made by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Research (AICR) in a study conducted by researchers at the University of Newcastle, UK. was reviewed. Other recommendations set by…
California: The most expensive cancer treatments that used to cost sky-high prices will soon become much cheaper thanks to research by chemists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). According to media reports, a team of scientists led by organic chemistry expert Prof. Ohioan Cowan has developed an innovative and budget-friendly method of producing…
Chicago: A new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) may help predict the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. According to media reports, American researchers in Chicago said that the artificial intelligence “CXR-Lung-Risk” program examines routine chest X-ray images to look for patterns associated with lung cancer. People whose chest X-rays were flagged by the…
Bristol: Despite studies linking ultra-processed foods to increased risks of ill health and cancer, the trend has accelerated over time. Recently, in a new study, these foods rich in additives, preservatives and sweeteners have been linked to three different diseases. A team of researchers from the UK’s University of Bristol and the International Agency for…
Chicago: A new study suggests that a compound found in red meat (beef or goat) and dairy products may help protect the body against cancer. Scientists have discovered trans-vaccinic acid (TVA, a fatty acid) in beef and lamb meat and dairy products that improves the ability of immune cells to fight tumors. The study also…
New Jersey: A pill used for lung cancer can reduce the risk of the disease coming back and dying within five years, a study has found. New England Journal of Medicine In a study published in , scientists tested 682 people over three years. 339 people were given osimertinib and 343 people were given a…
Stockholm: A study has found that teenagers who suffer from obesity may develop 17 types of cancer later in life. People who are obese at age 18 or older have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic diseases like lung, brain and stomach cancer as they age. These types include liver, head and neck, thyroid,…
Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown said in a statement that Wednesday’s attack came on the heels of a series of assaults that killed and inured civilians, destroyed grain supplies and damaged the historic Fine Arts Museum in the Ukrainian port city. “I share my condolences with the family of the killed port pilot and hope for…
Nonmelanoma skin cancer refers to a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. The two main subtypes of this cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The research highlights the alarming burden caused by the disease through occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation and underscores the need for…
Maryland: If someone is considering surgery for breast cancer, searching for information or tips online is not the best way to go. A recent study found that online content on breast cancer surgery often varies considerably in terms of information quality and is often written at a level higher than a sixth grade level. The…
