Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Vitamin D and fish oil show promise to protect against cancer mortality and heart attacks

The VITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (VITAL) is the largest and most recent to test whether vitamin D or fish oil can effectively prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease.

24 Sep 2019

Most breast cancer cases could be prevented by simple lifestyle modifications

Expert reports estimate that one in three breast cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle modifications. Those modifications include such basics as weight management, physical activity, nutrition, and alcohol consumption, among others.

24 Sep 2019

It’s not just insulin: Diabetes patients struggle to get crucial supplies

In the first three months after getting his Dexcom continuous glucose monitor, Ric Peralta said, he reduced his average blood sugar level by 3 percentage points.

24 Sep 2019

New research uncovers specific data leaked through hospital breaches

When hospitals are hacked, the public hears about the number of victims – but not what information the cybercriminals stole.

24 Sep 2019

Research: Protein complex represents a new metabolic target for liver cancer

Disrupting a metabolic pathway in the liver in a way that creates a more "cancer-like" metabolism actually reduces tumor formation in a mouse model of liver cancer.

24 Sep 2019

Over 120 UC San Diego Health physicians named "Top Docs" in 2019 San Diego Magazine

More than 120 UC San Diego Health physicians have been named "Top Docs" in the 2019 San Diego Magazine "Physicians of Exceptional Excellence" survey, an annual opportunity for doctors across the region to vote for much-admired colleagues.

24 Sep 2019

Transperineal prostate biopsy minimizes risk of infection, may increase detection rate

Loyola Medicine is among the first centers to offer a new minimally invasive prostate biopsy that minimizes the risk of infection and may increase the cancer detection rate.

24 Sep 2019

Oldies who have sex happier and healthier, says new study

Who says sex is just for younger people? A new study gives this popular belief the lie, showing that while older people may have less frequent sex, it is still important for their happiness and physical health. Neither do they lack the motivation or physical capability, as many think.

24 Sep 2019

Onion and garlic may reduce risk of breast cancer

Onion and garlic are staple spices for many cuisines across the globe. There are numerous recipes requiring these two elements, and they may now be key ingredients in cutting the risk of breast cancer.

24 Sep 2019

Newly synthesized anticancer compound can block cancer signaling mechanism

Of the various different functions that proteins perform in a cell, a crucial one is the recognition and transmission of certain "signals," collectively referred to as signal transduction.

24 Sep 2019

Researchers discover how bacterial enzyme removes inflammation-causing meat carbohydrates

Most mammals naturally produce a carbohydrate known as Neu5Gc - humans do not. However, when we eat red meat, animal Neu5Gc is incorporated in our tissues.

23 Sep 2019

Major study to evaluate health effects of contaminated drinking water

Researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received notification of a $1 million, first-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to address the human health effects of contaminated drinking water in El Paso County, Colorado.

23 Sep 2019