Omega-3 and omega-6 supplements reduce risk of 19 types of cancer

New research has linked higher plasma levels of the healthy fats omega-3 and omega-6 to a reduced risk of developing particular types of cancer. The study adds to the on-again/off-again relationship that exists between scientists and the common supplem… Continue reading Omega-3 and omega-6 supplements reduce risk of 19 types of cancer

Gluing proteins together kills cancer super selectively

Scientists have demonstrated a creative new way to kill cancer cells effectively, with few side effects. Gluing two particular proteins together tricks the tumors into destroying themselves.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Bo… Continue reading Gluing proteins together kills cancer super selectively

Advanced sensing tech can detect lung cancer in your exhaled breath

Researchers have developed a nanoscale sensor that detects lung cancer simply by analyzing the levels of a chemical called isoprene in your breath. The team believes its breakthrough could unlock a non-invasive, low-cost method to catch the disease ear… Continue reading Advanced sensing tech can detect lung cancer in your exhaled breath

Your ‘digital twin’ could pinpoint most effective cancer treatment

The future of cancer treatment just got a whole lot brighter. Researchers have created digital twins of patients and used them as virtual guinea pigs, testing out different drugs to predict which one would be most effective against the type of cancer t… Continue reading Your ‘digital twin’ could pinpoint most effective cancer treatment

“Embarrassingly simple” tag puts IV chemotherapy drugs in pill form

Taking a pill is the easiest, least invasive way to take medicine, but unfortunately, not all drugs work that way. Now, Stanford scientists have found “an embarrassingly simple solution” that could make almost any drug molecule effective in oral pill f… Continue reading “Embarrassingly simple” tag puts IV chemotherapy drugs in pill form

Giving T cells extra batteries supercharges them against cancer

T cells are our first line of defense against cancer, but the battle tends to exhaust them. Now, scientists have found a way to give them extra “batteries” to keep them fighting longer, with promising early results in mice.Continue ReadingCategory: Can… Continue reading Giving T cells extra batteries supercharges them against cancer

Toxic glass kills 99% of bone cancer without harming healthy cells

Scientists have demonstrated a new potential treatment for bone cancer. A bioactive glass laced with a toxic metal was able to kill up to 99% of the cancer without harming healthy cells, and could even help regrow healthy bone after.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Toxic glass kills 99% of bone cancer without harming healthy cells

Dr. Hologram will see you now: Virtual specialists visit cancer patients

Back in August 2021, LA-based Portl launched a 7-ft-tall hologram projection box for life-like remote communications. Now renamed Proto, the company has revealed that its Epic technology is allowing cancer patients to consult life-size virtual speciali… Continue reading Dr. Hologram will see you now: Virtual specialists visit cancer patients

Do mobile phones cause brain cancer? New study has definitive answers

The relationship between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer is a debate that’s been around almost as long as mobile phones themselves. A huge study from the WHO that’s just been released should put the question to rest.Continue Read… Continue reading Do mobile phones cause brain cancer? New study has definitive answers