More evidence links smoking cessation to lowered diabetes risk While smoking is linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, this risk appears to drop over the long term once cigarette use stops, a review of evidence suggests.
Cancer doc admits giving patients unnecessary chemo A Detroit-area cancer doctor accused of putting people through unnecessary treatments and then billing insurers for millions of dollars pleaded guilty to fraud Tuesday, admitting that he knew his patients often didn't need chemotherapy.
Berries may boost cancer therapy Early research suggests that berries may help improve cancer treatment, reported BBC News.
Sea cucumber: A ‘miracle’ cancer treatment? The sea cucumber, an animal found on the ocean floor, has been used in Chinese cuisine for centuries— even as an aphrodisiac— but it’s also been known to treat a wide variety of illness, including certain types of cancer.
Study questions accuracy of certain tumor-only gene mapping More cancer patients are getting the genes in their tumors mapped to help guide their treatment. New research suggests that isn't always accurate enough, and a second test could help ferret out the culprit genes.
Safety concerns cloud early promise of powerful new cancer drugs A new wave of experimental cancer drugs that directly recruit the immune system's powerful T cells are proving to be immensely effective weapons against tumors, potentially transforming the $100 billion global market for drugs that fight the disease.
Scientists shift medicinal properties from one plant to another A number of important drugs come from plants, but some medicinal plants are endangered or tricky to grow.
US researchers engineer smart capsule to target colon diseases A new electronic drug capsule engineered to deliver medications directly to the colon could potentially offer a more effective and cheaper option for treating people with gastrointestinal conditions, according to researchers at Purdue University in Indiana.
NYC dancer leads push for less toxic pediatric cancer treatments Too often the treatments that help children survive cancer also cause major health problems later in life. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is helping fund cancer research projects that focus on less toxic treatments for kids to improve the health and quality of life for cancer survivors
News report helps Michigan mom battling breast cancer get a new home Thanks to a news report by Fox 2, a young single mother of three battling breast cancer has a new home, MyFoxDetroit reported.
