CONDITIONS / CANCER

Heavy Alcohol Consumption Disrupts the Pancreas

Drinking too much can lead to pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers. New research illuminates the molecular mechanisms behind it. >

Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Read Mammograms More Accurately

AI algorithms help radiologists achieve better outcomes with fewer false positives. They were especially good at catching invasive cancers. >

Respiratory Viruses Can Reawaken Dormant Breast and Other Cancer Cells

Inflammation from flu and COVID viruses can reactivate dormant breast and other cancer cells, leading to a recurrence. Stay vaccinated. >

A Hot Dog a Day...

Eating processed meat equal to one hot dog a day raises the risk of type 2 diabetes by 11% and colorectal cancer by 7%. How to cut back. >

A Promising New Way to Stop Malignant Melanoma in It Tracks

By shrinking tumors and priming patients' immune systems before surgery, chemo, and radiation, scientists achieved an 80% success rate. >

World’s Premier Cancer Institute Faces Crippling Cuts and Chaos

Budget and staff reductions at the National Cancer Institute have put an end to much of its research and the dissemination of findings. >

Don't Overlook the Plastics Hiding in Your Food

Many know that microwaving food in plastic is a bad idea, but few give thought to the plastic attached to the foods they eat and drink. >

An At-Home Test for the Human Papilloma Virus

HPV infections can lead to cervical cancer. Testing for the virus at home is a good option for women in underserved and rural communities. >

The Cancer Risk Many Young Guys Aren't Aware Of

Testicular cancer is a greater threat to men under 40 than older men, yet too few young men know this. It's highly curable if caught early. >

Questionable Teen Skin Care Tips on TikTok and YouTube

Online videos offer teens and tweens skin care advice. But a dermatologist finds that what's recommended is often not necessary or safe. >

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