‘Super-humanized’ mice with 100% human immune systems are a big deal

For the first time, scientists have successfully created a type of mouse with a 100% functional human immune system and human-like gut microbiome. This ‘humanized’ mouse takes the guesswork out of medical research and has the potential to revolutionize… Continue reading ‘Super-humanized’ mice with 100% human immune systems are a big deal

Talc “probably” causes cancer, WHO agency finds

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer research agency has delivered a damning report on powdered mineral talc, calling it “probably” cancer-causing to humans, mainly because of powders being unknowingly contaminated with asbestos.Continue Readin… Continue reading Talc “probably” causes cancer, WHO agency finds

‘Ozempic drugs’ reduce obesity-associated cancer risk by up to 65%

Only last week, we reported on one of the few negative stories about semaglutide, a member of the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s or GLP-1RAs) that are used to treat diabetes and/or weight loss.Continue Reading… Continue reading ‘Ozempic drugs’ reduce obesity-associated cancer risk by up to 65%

Fasting supercharges the cancer-killing properties of immune cells

Things that help the body fight cancer are good, especially if they’re easy to implement and don’t require a doctor’s prescription. In a recent study, researchers from the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in New York investigated how fastin… Continue reading Fasting supercharges the cancer-killing properties of immune cells

X-rays light up brain tumor cells – then selectively destroy them

X-rays are known to penetrate the body’s deep tissues, which is why they’re used to deliver cancer radiotherapy. Whereas radiotherapy uses X-ray beams to damage tumor cells’ DNA, killing them, photodynamic therapy uses a different method to achieve the… Continue reading X-rays light up brain tumor cells – then selectively destroy them

100% of cancers cured long-term in “remarkable” human trial

In what researchers have called an “unprecedented” response, a new drug that treats locally advanced rectal cancer has shown to have completely eradicated tumors in all 42 patients who took part in the Phase II trial.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, … Continue reading 100% of cancers cured long-term in “remarkable” human trial

Salting your food increases your risk of stomach cancer by 41%

Worldwide, stomach cancer rounds out the top five most commonly diagnosed cancers. While incidence rates are highest in Eastern Asia, there’s been an alarming rise in the incidence of stomach cancer among people under 50 in both high- and low-risk coun… Continue reading Salting your food increases your risk of stomach cancer by 41%

Cancer patients’ sensitive information accessed by “unidentified parties” after being left exposed by screening lab for years

A medical lab that specialises in cancer screenings has admitted to an alarming data breach that left sensitive patient information exposed for years – and accessible by unauthorised parties.

California-based Guardant Health is notifying affected in… Continue reading Cancer patients’ sensitive information accessed by “unidentified parties” after being left exposed by screening lab for years

mRNA vaccine tackles deadly brain cancer in human trial

Glioblastoma is one of the most deadly cancers, with few treatment options available. Now, a small human clinical trial has demonstrated an mRNA vaccine that quickly rallies the immune system to fight off the tumors, with promising results.Continue Rea… Continue reading mRNA vaccine tackles deadly brain cancer in human trial