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…
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Wearable patch for early skin cancer detection developed
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, USA, have developed a ground-breaking, battery-free wearable patch…
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,…
Velcro-like pan-cancer immunotherapy destroys tumours
A new, highly potent class of immunotherapeutics with unique Velcro-like binding properties can kill diverse…
Fat tissue’s hidden role in ovarian cancer spread
In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Queen Mary…
A study identifies age 70 as cut-off for chemotherapy benefit in colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death, with incidence rising among older adults.…
Cancer deaths expected to rise to over 18 million in 2050 – an increase of nearly 75%
There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths…
Sugary drinks may increase risk of metastasis in advanced colorectal cancer
A new study shows that the glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks directly fuels metastasis…
Nicotinamide supplementation linked to reduced skin cancer risk in large cohort study
A large-scale retrospective study from the US Veterans Affairs (VA) system suggests that oral nicotinamide…
“Beware of how you are exposed”: PFAS disrupt healthy function in human liver cells
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manmade chemicals that accumulate in the body over time, have…