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NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump

The funding cuts to the NIH have upended research in red states as well as blue. It may take years to get investigations back up to speed. >

Checkpoint Inhibitors Boost Seniors' Response to Immunotherapy

Aging immune cells can find it difficult to mount an anti-cancer response, but a new form of cancer treatment seems to reinvigorate them. >

Help for Patients Coping with Cancer and Alcohol Withdrawal

Psilocybin eased the anger, anxiety and physical distress of patients with cancer and alcohol use disorder, even months after treatment. >

A Cup of Cancer Prevention

Drinking coffee and tea appears to reduce one's risk of head neck cancer -- with one exception. Decaf works, too, though not as well. >

A Blood Test to Replace a Colonoscopy?

The FDA has approved a blood test to screen for colon cancer. It’s undeniably less invasive than a colonoscopy, but is it as effective? >

Is It Prostate Cancer?

When a man's PSA test level is high, he is likely to be told he has "cancer." But what if it is localized and there are no other symptoms? >

Study Finds an Oral Hygiene-Cancer Link

Keeping your teeth clean and your gums healthy is more than good for your mouth. It could reduce the risk of oral and esophageal cancers. >

3D Mammograms, A Step Up in Breast Cancer Screening

DBT creates three dimensional images that reveal more cancers and catch them sooner than traditional mammograms -- with less overdiagnosis. >

How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Healthcare

Keeping track of the many issues and options affecting a patient’s care is a challenge for any doctor. A new AI platform can help with this. >

False-Positive? Follow-Up!

Don’t let the upset of a false-positive mammogram result keep you from being screened for breast cancer again. Get screened regularly. >

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