In 10 seconds? Certain hair dyes and hair straightening chemicals [https://academic.oup.com/jnci/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jnci/djac165/6759686?login=false] might increase the risk of certain cancers–particularly for Black wome...
In 10 seconds? Scientists have finally figured out how to tackle the KRas protein that is involved in promoting cancer. But much more work needs to be done before patients will broadly benefit. What's the story? Mutations in...
In 10 seconds? MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are becoming appreciated for the many roles they play in preventing or promoting cancer. Scientists are investigating miRNAs for uses they may have in cancer screening and treatment. What the...
In 10 seconds? Men have a 20% greater lifetime risk of developing any cancer than women. Scientists are looking into biological and environmental factors to understand why. What sorts of environmental factors? Tobacco and alcohol...
In 10 seconds? Beating cancer is expensive. The sum of negative impacts of unaffordable healthcare is called ‘financial toxicity’. Researchers are working to understand the scope of the problem and propose solutions. What exactly...
In 10 seconds? Scientists are developing tests to detect cancer from breath samples. This work is still in development but could be a potential non-invasive way to screen for cancer. What possessed scientists to look for cancer i...
In 10 seconds? Type 2 diabetes and cancer have been linked in observational studies. New research unveils concrete ways by which fat cells affected by type 2 diabetes can facilitate cancer growth. Oh, no! But what exactly is type...
In 10 seconds? Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, but men can get breast cancer too. Research is ongoing to understand the similarities and differences in breast cancer between men and women. Is it common for me...
In 10 seconds? Good news for coffee drinkers! Your morning cup of joe might lower your risk for certain cancers. Researchers are looking into coffee’s bioactive properties to understand why. Really? I’ve been doing something righ...