Imagine this: a simple test could save your life. That is the promise of lung cancer screening. But who should get this test and how often? These questions can be tough to answer. Luckily, there's a group of experts who spend a lot of time thinking about this. This group of medical experts
Let's dive into the surprising link between smoking and an important enzyme found in our spit called alpha-amylase. This enzyme has a big job: it kicks off the process of breaking down food in your mouth. But here's where it gets interesting. The amount of this enzyme in your saliva can change based
Imagine a 70-year-old person with a strange mouth sore. But it isn't just any sore. It's caused by a virus that usually lies dormant in the body. This virus, Epstein-Barr, is known for causing mononucleosis. However, in older adults its behavior can change. In some cases, it can cause a rare conditi
Researchers have set their sights on a critical question: Do medications taken during pregnancy impact the risk of childhood cancer? This is a big deal because, in wealthy countries, cancer is a major cause of death in kids. The problem is that we don't have much information on how in-utero medicati
Ever wondered how some people beat a cancer diagnosis due to detecting it early? A lot of genes can be linked to cancer. For many years, CRC, or colorectal cancer, has started to creep up among young adults. This has brought about an increase in research conducted on the 5 percent of cases which ha
Lung cancer is a big problem around the world. The gene PHKA1 has been found to play a significant role in this disease. Scientists used computer tools to study PHKA1 in lung cancer. These tools showed that PHKA1 levels are high in lung adenocarcinoma across different stages of the cancer. This fin
Randy Moss, a legend in the sports world, faced a significant challenge. Moss, who had been away for over two months, returned to the TV screen on Super Bowl Sunday. To the delight of many, he was welcomed back at an important sports event. Moss had been absent from his usual spot on ESPN's "Sunday
Imagine if doctors could use smart technology to predict how well a patient would respond to breast cancer treatment. That's exactly what a recent study explored. The focus was on something called Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2, or HER2, which plays a big role in how breast cancer behaves and how i
Over a span of 14 years, Australian cancer patients faced challenges such as post-therapy complications after treatment, particularly systemic therapy and radiotherapy, leading to unplanned hospital stays. With a focus on 8, 633 cancer patients and over 1 million emergency hospital admissions,
China faces a big challenge. It has a massive population and limited resources. This makes it tough to figure out the best way to screen for breast and cervical cancers. These two cancers are the most common among women. Screening can catch these cancers early, making treatment more effective and
