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May 08, 2013 09:29 PM EDT

Soy and Tomato Combined May Be Effective in Preventing Prostate Cancer

Tomatoes and soy foods eaten together may be effective in preventing prostate cancer.

Apr 24, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

Target Painting Cancer Cells is the Surprising Mechanism Behind Effective Compound

Thanks to a new laser-based microscopy method, scientists could discover why a particular cancer drug is surprisingly effective at killing cells -- findings that could in a next step be used to aid the design of future similar or even more effective cancer treatments. Turns out that the effect works...

Fast, precise, inexpensive cancer-cell testing device

Apr 03, 2013 02:12 PM EDT

Microfluidic Chip Developed For Easy, High-Speed and Cheap Cancer Testing

An innovative in vitro system based on a microfluidic chip for identification of certain proteins in diseased tissues has been developed by EPFL and Institute of Pathology at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) scientists.

Mar 31, 2013 12:15 PM EDT

Ultimate Antibody Found to be Effective Against Every Type Of Cancer

Over ten years of cancer research paid off with the truly groundbreaking discovery of an "ultimate antibody" against cancer -- since it kills not just one or two, but all types of human cancer that it was tested on until now, it could result in a single treatment that would go a long way against the...

Mar 27, 2013 06:13 PM EDT

Large DNA Study Analyzed Genetic Risk to Develop Cancer

In the largest DNA study ever, scientists analyzed the genetic code of 200,000 people - half with cancer and the other half without. By finding the differences, the researchers could identify over 80 regions of the human genome so far that, when found in an individual, means an increased risk of cer...

Mar 19, 2013 04:43 PM EDT

Big Progress And Big Business of Cancer Research

The ultimate goal for all actors in cancer research is to find a cure for the disease, which the Swiss Cancer League says will affect one in three people during their lifetime.

Fertility Drug Posses Risk of Breast Cancer

Mar 02, 2013 03:35 PM EST

One in Four Breast Cancer Patients Experience PTSD: Study

Receiving shocking health news is enough to catch anyone off guard and even traumatized. A new study showed that nearly 25 percent of all women who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) soon after hearing the news.

Aug 08, 2012 06:27 AM EDT

Grapefruit Juice May Boost Cancer Treatment: Study

For years doctors have warned their patients about drug interactions with grapefruit juice that could be dangerous for them, but it appears that this tart drink actually improves the use of a promising cancer drug by interacting with the drugs in a positive way, reducing dosages, cost and side effec...

Mars Curiosity to Receive Brain Transplant

Aug 06, 2012 07:42 AM EDT

NASA Investigates Proton Radiation Effects on Cells

A team of researchers at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif., has found radiation from protons could further enhance a process that occurs during tumor progression.

Study: Extreme Temperatures Increase Risk of Premature Cardiovascular Death

Aug 04, 2012 03:52 AM EDT

Natural Plant Compound Arrest the Spread of Breast Cancer

A natural plant compound Phenethyl Isothiocyanate (PEITC) can be used to prevent development of breast tumours, a new study claims.

Jul 28, 2012 03:56 AM EDT

Ozone Layer Depletion Linked to Climate Variation in US

The latest finding that could be serious threat is the depletion of ozone layer. A team of Harvard scientists announced the discovery of a serious and wholly unexpected risk of ozone loss over the United States.

Jul 27, 2012 08:12 AM EDT

Health and Environment Major Concerns at Google Science Fair

Every year young scientist from all over the globe participate in Google Science Fair, that serves as an excellent platform for young minds to showcase their talent which aims at making a bigger impact on the world.