CANCER

Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Jim Ross: Beating Cancer and Returning to the Ring

Jim Ross, a well-known wrestling commentator, has some great news to share. He recently beat colon cancer. This happened just a month after he had surgery. He talked about this on his podcast called Grilling JR. Ross said, \\"I'm feeling really good now. The cancer is gone, and I'm happy about that

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Cancer's Clever Trick to Stay Alive

Cancer cells are sneaky. They find ways to survive and grow, even when the body tries to stop them. Recent research shows that cancer cells steal fat from the blood. This fat helps them build strong walls and protects them from dying. Cancer cells use special sugar chains to grab fat molecules. The

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

A Young Dad's Fight Against Colon Cancer: What You Need to Know

Tanner Martin, a 30-year-old Utah dad, passed away after a brave battle with stage 4 colon cancer. His wife, Shay Wright, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, featuring a video Martin had recorded before his death. In the video, Martin, holding their newborn daughter AmyLou, asked fans to sup

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Spotting the Signs: When Should You Worry About a Sore?

Cancer can be sneaky. It often starts with small signs that people might ignore. One common early warning is a sore that won't heal. This was the case for a woman who had a sore under her armpit for over a year. She didn't think much of it at first. But later, her family realized that this could hav

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

How Brain Tumors Use a Tricky Protein to Grow and Spread

Glioblastoma is a scary brain cancer. People with it usually don't live more than a year and a half after they're diagnosed. Scientists are trying to figure out how to fight it. One protein, called Connexin43 (Cx43), is tricky. It can do good things, like stopping tumors from growing. But in gliobl

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Olivia Munn's Journey with Trichotillomania: A Hidden Struggle

Olivia Munn, a well-known actress, has recently opened up about a lesser-known condition called trichotillomania. This condition causes people to pull out their hair from different parts of their body. She talked about her experience on the "Armchair Expert" podcast, describing the strange sensation

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Jun 29 2025HEALTH

Fighting Cancer, One Step at a Time

In Houston, Texas, Lynce Lucas is a symbol of resilience and hope. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017, a type of blood cancer that affects Black Americans more than any other group. Lynce's journey began with a sudden loss of mobility, a stark reminder of the disease's impact on her bod

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Living a Healthier Life to Fight Breast Cancer: What's Working and Who's Being Overlooked?

Breast cancer is a serious issue that affects people all over the world. Many experts suggest making lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage it. These suggestions usually include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, eating nutritious foods, and drinking less alcohol. These are all

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Spotting Skin Cancer: How Doctors Are Upping Their Game

Doctors are getting a hand from technology to spot skin cancer. There's a tool called optical coherence tomography (OCT) that's pretty handy, but not everyone knows how to use it right. That's where cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis steps in. It's like a scorecard that tracks how well doctors are doin

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

PCSK9: A Double-Edged Sword in the Fight Against Cancer

PCSK9, a protein known for its role in managing cholesterol, is now under the spotlight for its potential influence on cancer outcomes. Recent research has dug into how PCSK9 behaves in different types of cancer, revealing a complex picture. In some cancers, like breast and ovarian, higher levels of

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