Health July 22 Man's deadly brain cancer tumor disappears after experimental drug trial Man with deadly glioblastoma shows no signs of disease after taking experimental immunotherapy drug ipilimumab, inspiring a clinical trial for newly diagnosed patients.
Health July 16 'Western diet' blamed for growing risk of GI cancers among young adults A new report reveals that gastrointestinal cancer rates are rising in young adults, with "Western diet" and lifestyle factors, rather than genetics, identified as the leading drivers of disease.
Health July 10 Actress reveals how cancer test that saved her life led to surprising family discovery The breast cancer risk assessment test that detected Olivia Munn's aggressive Luminal B cancer has now identified breast cancer in her mother, demonstrating its life-saving potential.
Health July 8 Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn Medical experts report rising lung cancer diagnoses in non-smokers as smoking rates decline, raising questions about expanding screening guidelines beyond traditional high-risk groups.
Health July 2 Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, study finds Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower dementia risk, especially with radiation therapy.
Health June 29 Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King Tut's tomb, into a leukemia-fighting agent.
Health June 17 Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test Cancer research reveals blood tests can detect tumor-derived mutations years before diagnosis. Johns Hopkins scientists highlight the potential for earlier detection and treatment.
Immigration June 13 Ivy League bio smuggling suspect with ties to American adversary gets break from federal judge Federal judge releases Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born cancer researcher accused of smuggling frog embryo samples, while limiting her travel and maintaining custody of her passport.
Health June 11 Your favorite alcoholic beverage could be linked to deadly form of cancer, study finds The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies alcohol as a carcinogen, with new evidence connecting it to pancreatic cancer, affecting approximately 75,000 Americans annually.
Health June 10 Rare cancer diagnoses surge dramatically among millennials and Gen X Rare appendix cancer diagnoses have tripled among millennials and quadrupled in younger Gen X individuals, according to new research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Health June 6 Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes Research suggests women with high breast cancer risk and menopausal symptoms could benefit from Duavee, which reduced breast tissue cell growth in a Northwestern University study.