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Weight-loss drugs’ impact on cancer risk revealed in new study

Weight-loss drugs’ impact on cancer risk revealed in new study

Weight-loss drugs and bariatric surgery both have an impact on cancer risk. A new study breaks down the link and how GLP-1 RAs may help prevent the disease.

AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival

AI tool scans faces to predict biological age and cancer survival

Mass General Brigham has introduced an AI tool called FaceAge that estimates biological age and predicts survival odds. A physician and AI specialist weighs in on its promise and potential pitfalls.

First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear

First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear

The first at-home cervical cancer screening test has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to the product's manufacturer. It may offer an alternative to traditional in-person Pap smears.

Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital

Rare spinal cancer tumor removed through patient’s eye at university hospital

Innovative Maryland surgeons pioneer first-of-its-kind transorbital approach to remove spinal tumors, successfully treating a young woman's rare chordoma cancer.

3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down revealed on social media on Wednesday that he has a type of stage four kidney cancer, but has "no fear" as he prepares to battle the disease.

Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment

Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment

A Minnesota woman was told her stage 4 colon cancer couldn’t be cured. Two years later, she’s cancer-free — and says a last-chance clinical trial gave her back her life.

'Remarkable' results of cancer trial shared by both patient and doctor

'Remarkable' results of cancer trial shared by both patient and doctor

Emma Dimery, a Minnesota woman who had stage 4 colon cancer, shares how an experimental trial led by Dr. Emil Lou at the University of Minnesota saved her life. The patient and doctor both discuss.

Cancer deaths and tax rates linked in surprising new study: Here's how

Cancer deaths and tax rates linked in surprising new study: Here's how

States with higher tax income were found to have increased cancer screening rates and decreased cancer mortality rates, according to the results of a new study.

Kids eat only 'junk food' so man with cancer will not travel with them

Kids eat only 'junk food' so man with cancer will not travel with them

A Reddit user wrote that he will not travel with his brother's children because they "only eat junk food." The man, who was diagnosed with cancer, wondered if he was being selfish.

Cancer patients can relieve side effects with surprising activity

Cancer patients can relieve side effects with surprising activity

Preliminary data from The Ohio State University has found that dancing the Argentine tango can help reduce chemotherapy-induced neuropathy symptoms, like burning and tingling.