ANGPTL4, a protein made by the liver, plays a role in how the body handles energy and fights inflammation. It has been linked to cancer growth, but its exact connection to cancer risk in humans is still a mystery. A recent study aimed to shed light on this by examining the levels of ANGPTL4 in the b
In China, cancer is a big health issue. A recent study looked at how social life might affect cancer risk in adults aged 45 and older. Over 12, 000 people were followed for nearly ten years. Researchers checked things like income, education, and social support. The results showed that people with b
Cancer is a serious health issue, ranking as the second leading cause of death globally. Yet, many people are unaware that their daily routines can significantly impact their cancer risk. Research shows that between 30 to 50 percent of all cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes, such as d
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS), is often used to treat severe obesity. But does it also affect cancer risk? This is a tricky question. Some studies say yes, others say no. The problem is that most studies don't follow people for long enough to see if cancer deve
Gum disease is more than just a dental issue. It's linked to serious health problems like cancer and heart disease. The main culprit? A bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum. This sneaky germ loves to hang out in your mouth and can cause big trouble if it spreads. Here's how it works. When you do
Many people know that exercise is good for the body. But does it really help prevent digestive system cancers? Recent studies suggest it might. The big question is: how much exercise is enough? Experts say that meeting the recommended activity levels could be a good start. This means doing about 7.
In Taiwan, esophageal cancer is a serious health issue. It's tough to treat and often has poor outcomes. Scientists are now looking into how certain chemicals in our environment might play a role in causing this disease. One group of chemicals, called organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), has ca
The link between excess weight and breast cancer is a hot topic in health circles. Extra pounds, often measured by a high body mass index (BMI), can up the chances of developing breast cancer. Worse yet, they can make the disease harder to beat. This is a big deal, given that too many people are ove
Breast cancer patients often face a tough decision after a mastectomy: should they opt for conventional or hypofractionated radiation therapy? This question has been the subject of recent studies. The focus is on the risks of secondary cancers in the opposite breast and the same-side lung. This i
Gastric cancer is a tricky foe. It's sneaky, and it's often hard to spot until it's too late. But what if scientists could find a way to predict who's at risk? That's where genetics and transcriptomics come in. Transcriptomics is like a detective's toolkit for studying genes. It looks at all the me
