'Five portions of fruit and veg a day are enough'
7/30/2014
A new study has found that five portions of fruits and vegetables a day is the optimum amount for lowering the risk of death from all causes, conflicting with previous research.
Childhood cancer survivors may avoid metabolic syndrome by following a healthy lifestyle
7/30/2014
A new study has found that following a healthy lifestyle may lower childhood cancer survivors' risk of developing the metabolic syndrome.
Cancer cells allowed to divide even when oxygen-starved by cell's recycling center
7/30/2014
Most cells do not divide unless there is enough oxygen present to support their offspring, but certain cancer cells and other cell types circumvent this rule.
Some cancer cells are characterized by both high sugar intake and high mobility
7/30/2014
Cancer cells are gluttons. We have long known that they monopolize large amounts of sugar.
New test for thyroid cancer increases odds of correct surgery
7/30/2014
The routine use of a molecular testing panel developed at UPMC greatly increases the likelihood of performing the correct initial surgery for patients with thyroid nodules and cancer, report...
Identifying and curbing surgical risk
7/30/2014
Surgical patients who are placed in contact isolation after their operations are at a particularly high risk for developing life-threatening blood clots, but ensuring they move around has helped curb...
Could a 'universal' blood test for cancer be on the horizon?
7/29/2014
A simple blood test has been developed by researchers in the UK that could identify which patients have cancers such as melanoma, colon cancer and lung cancer.
In lung cancer study false positives not found to increase anxiety
7/29/2014
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended computerized tomography (CT) lung screening for people at high risk for cancer, but a potential problem with CT is that many patients will...
Researchers demonstrate novel approach in cervical cancer prevention
7/29/2014
A study published online in the International Journal of Cancer earlier this month describes a novel approach to preventing cervical cancer based on findings showing successful reduction in the risk...
Nanoparticle stimulate anti-tumor immune responses
7/29/2014
Researchers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center are exploring ways to wake up the immune system so it recognizes and attacks invading cancer cells.