
Tumors Hijack the Nervous System to Fuel Their Own Growth
Interrupting signals exchanged between tumors and the nervous system could become a critical pillar of cancer care
Tumors Hijack the Nervous System to Fuel Their Own Growth
Interrupting signals exchanged between tumors and the nervous system could become a critical pillar of cancer care
What to Know about the Ban on Red Dye in Foods and Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of the dye Red No. 3 in all food and ingested drugs. Here’s what foods and drugs contain the coloring, and how it compares with Red No. 40 and other artificial dyes
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Ultraprocessed Foods High in Seed Oils Could Be Fueling Colon Cancer Risk
A new study suggests certain lipids, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which are commonly found in seed oils used to make ultraprocessed junk food, may promote inflammation that can lead to colon cancer tumors
To Develop Tamoxifen, Dora Richardson Took Her Research Underground
When chemist Dora Richardson’s employer decided to terminate the breast cancer research on the drug Tamoxifen in the early 1970s, she and her colleagues continued the work in secret.
‘Forever’ Pesticides Threaten Worse Environmental Harms Than DDT
A looming and poorly regulated PFAS threat comes from these chemicals’ common use in pesticides on farms nationwide
Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young People. Here’s What You Need to Know
Do you think you are too young to get screened for cancer? Think again. It might save your life
19 Good News Science Stories to Savor This Summer
From lifesaving cancer treatments and frog “spas” to a view of the cosmos from your own backyard, science can keep you going through the long, hot days of summer
Gen X Faces Higher Cancer Rates Than Any Previous Generation
Researchers are investigating changes in cancer risks among young people as new data predict that rising rates of leading cancers, such as colon cancer, will overtake improvements
Quack Cancer Diets Endanger People. Stick to Science-Backed Medicine
False cures and dangerous misinformation, from the misguided to the exploitative, surround cancer patients, with the capacity to do serious harm
Don’t Fall for These Five Dangerous Tanning Myths
Skin-care experts break down dangerous misconceptions about tanning and suggest healthy ways to enjoy summertime sunshine
Why Aren’t Better Sunscreens Sold in the U.S.?
A decade after Congress told the FDA to expedite the approval of more effective sunscreens, the federal government still has not approved sunscreen ingredients that are safely being used around the world
Colon Cancer Linked to Mouth Bacteria
Genomic research of Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from colon cancer tumors may help researchers develop future screening tests and cancer vaccines