Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis. Lots of folks have looked into how what we eat can make a difference in how well we do. But there are mixed messages. Some studies say eating right can help, but others aren't so sure. This is important because ovarian cancer is especially hard to beat. The goo
In the shadowy corners of tumors, a microscopic world is at play. Scientists have become curious about the bacteria and other microbes that live within tumors. These microbes are hard to see without powerful tools, but they're there and doing something in the body. Tiny bacteria inside tumors can c
In the fight against cancer, we're seeing big changes. Cancer is a serious problem all around the world. So too are the global figures. About 19 million new cases of cancer were found in 2020. It is easy to talk about trying out simple and complex lab tools to find cancer. These let doctors det
Imagine feeding pigs a special mix of aspirin and watching them gain more weight than normal. Sounds like a fairy tale, right? Well, hold onto your hats, kids! Believe it or not, a recent study tested a mix called enhanced liquid aspirin (ELA) on young pigs. This isn't your grandma's aspiri
These tiny particles, called extracellular vesicles, are everywhere. They are released by cells throughout the body. This can be normal, or it can happen during disease. Even more interesting, these tiny particles can send signals to other cells. They can help start, grow, and spread cancer. One ca
Imagine this: The guy who just left the White House is getting cut off from the daily intel briefings. That's exactly what happened when former President Donald Trump said he'd stop former President Joe Biden from getting these briefings. The move is seen as a tit-for-tat retaliation since Biden did
Pharrell Williams' musical biopic, Golden, won't be hitting the big screen anytime soon. This isn't the first film about Pharrell Williams in recent times. There is another film that deals with the singer's childhood, Pieces by Pieces, which was released in October. To dismay of many fans the f
It's quite interesting to consider how much the absence of a televised red-carpet arrivals might have influenced each of the actors and actress' fashion decisions at the Critics Choice Awards. The event in question was the 30th anniversary critics wear an overlay of occasion that took place it
Imagine being stuck in bed for weeks. That might sound very easy. But think what happens to the muscles in the large muscles in the legs within a few days. This is what doctors call "disuse atrophy. " Your leg muscles get smaller and weaker. So what can be done to stop that? Scientists loo
Focus on the tough topic of breast cancer. This time scientists are examining the specific challenge faced by individuals with HER2-positive breast cancer. The good thing is that HER2-targeted therapy has been effective in improving patient outcomes. This therapy works by targeting a protei
