Category: Cancer
A UK Study Shows That the Incidence of Skin Cancer Has Exploded in 40 Years
Sunbathing on the beach in the summer is not safe because the sun’s UV rays can cause cancer. British doctors have quantified the incidence of skin melanoma for 40 …
University of Missouri Researchers Used Salmonella to Turbocharge Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Key Takeaways: Researchers repurposed a decades-old Salmonella strain to help the immune system target “hidden” cancer cells. The modified bacteria could pave the way for personalized therapies, particularly for …
Can HGH Cause Cancer: What Do Studies Say?
Recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) is used for the treatment of growth hormone deficiency. It has been widely used by children and adolescents with GHD and recently, there has …Revolutionizing Lung Tumor Treatment: Nanoparticles and New Surgical Technique May Minimize Chemo Side Effects
Lung Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. Despite this, there has been limited progress in improving the survival rates of patients with lung cancer. This …
Drinking Cow’s Milk Does Not Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer
A new observational study, just released and published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, states that drinking cow’s milk could increase the risk of breast cancer by up to …Study Shows That CRISPR-Edited T Cells for Cancer Treatment Are Safe and Long-Lasting
Key Takeaways CRISPR-edited T cells lasted up to 9 months, but tumor reduction was not observed. No major side effects, but cancer remained unchanged in two patients. Larger trials …
Talcum Powder, Asbestos, and Mesothelioma: What a New Study Reveals About Health Risks and Industry Failures
A recent study has strengthened concerns that cosmetic talcum powder, often used in personal care products, may be contaminated with asbestos and linked to mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive …