The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you think
Kristen Haase, University of British Columbia, and Shabbir Alibhai, University of Toronto If you were…
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Appendix cancer rising among younger generation
Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Appendix cancer is a condition that, until recently, was so…
People with disability are dying from cancers we can actually prevent
Yi Yang, The University of Melbourne; George Disney, The University of Melbourne, and Kirsten Deane,…
Colon cancer rates are rising among young people – could changes to children’s gut bacteria explain why?
Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Alarming trends show that colon or bowel cancer is increasing…
Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?
Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found…
Building the AI-enabled medical school of the future: A new era in clinician education?
In a viewpoint letter published in JAMA on 31 March 2025, Marc D. Succi, Bernard…
6 Reasons to Harness the Power of Podcasts in Oncology: Strategic Benefits for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Oncology departments within pharmaceutical companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to educate healthcare professionals, empower…
How to check your mouth for cancer – when getting to see a dentist is hard
Michael Ho, University of Leeds Regular dental check-ups and oral hygiene visits are important for…
Mauritius sea sponge produces chemicals that can kill liver cancer cells – findings are a positive first step
Rima Beesoo, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research For thousands of years, medicines have been…
Making preventive care fair: New approaches like self-testing at home can save lives and promote health equity
Nav Persaud, University of Toronto and Aisha Lofters, University of Toronto A fresh approach to…