Medical News on Cancer
Health benefits of gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Dec 24, 2018
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh are famous for one festive reason. In this feature, we ask whether any of them might harbor any health benefits. Read More
Gold nanoparticles could destroy prostate cancer
Dec 23, 2018
By coating nanoparticles with gold, researchers have successfully destroyed prostate cancer cells in people without damaging surrounding tissue. Read More
Gold nanoparticles could destroy prostate cancer
Dec 23, 2018
By coating nanoparticles with gold, researchers have successfully destroyed prostate cancer cells in people without damaging surrounding tissue. Read More
What is fibrocystic breast disease?
Dec 21, 2018
Fibrocystic breast disease causes a person to have lumpy, and sometimes painful, breasts. It is a very common condition and not harmful. Learn more in this article. Read More
What were the most intriguing medical studies of 2018?
Dec 21, 2018
As 2018 slowly but surely draws to a close, we give you an overview of some of the most read and thought-provoking medical research of this year. Read More
Can chemotherapy help treat Crohn's?
Dec 20, 2018
When traditional treatments for Crohn's disease are unsuccessful, a doctor may prescribe chemotherapy. Learn about whether chemo is safe, the different types available, and whether there are any side effects here. Read More
Diabetes and hypertension drug combo kills cancer cells
Dec 15, 2018
New research finds that combining the drug metformin with an antihypertensive drug cuts off the energy supply to cancer cells and inhibits tumor growth. Read More
Spray gel could reduce cancer spread after surgery
Dec 14, 2018
A 'sprayable gel' embedded with nanoparticles carrying drugs that boost immunity controlled tumor recurrence at surgery site and at distant sites in mice. Read More
IBD increases prostate cancer risk by fivefold
Dec 14, 2018
According to a new study, inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of developing prostate cancer. This finding opens up a challenging clinical debate. Read More
What are neutrophils and what do they do?
Dec 13, 2018
Neutrophils are the most common form of white blood cell. They help the body respond to infection and heal damaged tissue. Levels in the blood can rise and fall due to many reasons, including infection, chronic conditions, drugs, and surgery. Learn more about what altered levels mean and how to test them here. Read More
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