News that has caught Rachael Babin’s eye this week
Browsing: Editor’s Choice
Growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity among patients with cancer raises need for evidence-based guidance
A new research letter published in JAMA Oncology reports that semaglutide and tirzepatide—two widely used…
Breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy using marine bacteria
A research team led by Professor Eijiro Miyako at the Graduate School of Advanced Science…
Masters of movement: how cancer cells ‘break through’ tight tissue gaps
Aggressive cancer cells are masters of movement. When they spread through the body, they cause…
Rising early-onset colorectal adenomas linked to ultraprocessed food consumption
Emerging evidence from the Nurses’ Health Study II (NHS II) suggests that high intake of…
Indoor hydroponic gardening improves mental health and quality of life for cancer patients
Indoor hydroponic gardening — a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil…
Risky behaviour: Most Americans unaware of alcohol–cancer link
Despite decades of evidence showing alcohol as a known carcinogen, the majority of U.S. adults…
Should H. pylori be treated in children to prevent gastric cancer?
A new JAMA Pediatrics Viewpoint argues that Helicobacter pylori infection in children should be routinely…
Consistency is the key: regular moderate exercise linked to lower digestive system cancer risk and mortality
Digestive system cancers (DSCs)—encompassing cancers of the digestive tract (mouth, throat, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine,…
Hormonal contraceptive use and breast cancer risk
A recent cohort study of more than 2 million adolescent girls and women has provided…
Study finds melanoma less common in individuals with several tattoos
People with more than one tattoo session may have a decreased risk of the skin…