New Protein Discovery Could Help Prevent Liver Cancer
Scientists found a protein called ERMP1 that plays a surprising double role in liver disease and cancer. When they studied people and mice with fatty liver …
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How Iron in Your Body May Fuel Colorectal Cancer Growth
Scientists are discovering that too much iron in your body might play a bigger role in colorectal cancer than previously thought. This review examines how …
Read MoreHow What You Eat Affects Your Cancer Risk
Cancer cells need lots of energy to grow quickly, and what we eat plays a big role in whether cancer develops. Scientists have found that eating too much …
Read MoreDo B Vitamins Protect Against Colon Cancer? It Depends on Your Genes
Researchers followed over 21,000 Japanese adults to understand how B vitamins and related nutrients affect colon cancer risk. They discovered something …
Read MoreWhy Your Liver Needs a Protein Called Caspase-2 to Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that a protective protein in your liver called caspase-2 plays a crucial role in preventing cancer as you age. When this protein is …
Read MoreCan Turmeric's Golden Compound Help Prevent Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, but researchers are exploring whether curcumin—a natural substance found in turmeric—might help …
Read MoreRed Meat and Colon Cancer: What Global Health Data Shows
Researchers analyzed health data from around the world to understand how eating a lot of red meat affects colon cancer rates. They looked at information from …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers reviewed how the foods we eat can influence breast cancer risk and how the disease progresses. The study found that certain eating patterns may …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Byproducts May Speed Up Colon Cancer Growth
Researchers discovered that two compounds made by gut bacteria—called TMA and TMAO—may help colon cancer cells grow faster and spread more easily. In lab …
Read MoreBlood Markers That May Signal Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers in Ghana studied blood markers in people with and without colorectal cancer to understand what might increase cancer risk. They found that people …
Read MoreDoes What You Eat Affect Prostate Cancer Risk?
Researchers followed nearly 80,000 men from different racial and ethnic backgrounds for almost 19 years to see if eating healthy patterns could lower prostate …
Read MoreVitamin D Genes and Liver Cancer Risk in Egyptian Patients
Researchers investigated whether specific variations in the vitamin D receptor gene might affect a person's risk of developing liver cancer. They studied …
Read MoreColorectal Cancer is Growing Worldwide: What You Need to Know
Researchers looked at colorectal cancer cases across 204 countries from 1990 to 2021 to understand how common it is and what causes it. They found that while …
Read MoreBig Study Reveals Hidden Lung Cancer Risks in Your Daily Environment
Scientists reviewed 58 major studies to find what really causes lung cancer beyond smoking. They discovered that everyday exposures like diesel fumes, paint …
Read MoreCommon Chemicals and Foods That May Raise Your Lung Cancer Risk
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies to find which everyday exposures might increase lung cancer risk. They found strong evidence that certain workplace …
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