GLP-1 products have been heralded as a class of wonderdrugs, offering a host of health benefits and alleviating - or curing - conditions like diabetes. There’s a growing body of research showing that GLP-1 users have a lower overall cancer risk, but there are some trouble spots. Learn more about the long-term health effects of
Nationally, cancer rates are broadly declining thanks to improved access to healthcare, lower rates of smoking, and the results of improved education. In the Midwest, cancer diagnoses are becoming more common. Agricultural states like Iowa, Nebraska, and others are watching as their populations face rising cancer rates that have outpaced the national average since
Like other common vaccines designed to prevent or reduce the effects of viral infection, a new cancer vaccine is showing exciting efficacy in protecting against a range of cancers. Initial tests at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are among the first successfully combining nanoparticles and an adjuvant to block tumor growth. Of Mice and Antigens
It’s not a vaccine and it’s not a cure, but researchers are excited about a recent trial highlighting aspirin’s role in reducing cancer recurrence for some types of cancer. Drawing on data from over 3,500 patients, the team at Karolinska Institutet has shown that this inexpensive drug can significantly lower cancer recurrence after surgery. Aspirin’s
Since January 2025, federal funding to cancer research and related programs has faced a dual threat. Massive outright cuts, paired with uncertainty and delays on previously approved funding, have already set back US cancer researchers at dozens of universities. Unfortunately, there is little hope for clarity in the months ahead. Federal Funding Cuts Halt Research
Remembering Unity, Rekindling Care September 11th carries a weight of memory for all of us. Across platforms, people share reflections shaped by their own experiences. This morning, my own thought was simple but powerful: our country once banded together at a time like no other. I hope we can find that spirit again, and
Formaldehyde is a versatile chemical with numerous applications, but its reactivity renders it a high-risk irritant and a potential carcinogen. Known primarily as an embalming ingredient, it has numerous real-world applications in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. Find out why you might even find formaldehyde in food and its link to increased cancer
The hype around artificial intelligence has reached a fever pitch, with its acolytes celebrating rapid advancements in computer power and use in novel applications. AI’s role in healthcare, particularly in cancer research, presents one of the most exciting possibilities. Most of AI’s success has been in accelerating the process or reducing the time needed to
Ongoing research by the American Cancer Society found firefighters face an increased risk of multiple types of cancer, perhaps more than previously thought. Recurring exposure to toxic fumes, PFAS, PFOAS, and other factors all contribute to cancer mortality. The 36-year follow-up study adjusted for additional risk factors, including family history and lifestyle. Firefighters remain at
In trimming what it deemed “woke” and wasteful spending, the current administration cut millions in critical federal cancer research funding. The cuts represent a stark contrast to the concerted efforts to fund research for cancer prevention, treatment, and care. It marks not just a political scythe of public dollars, but a cruel acknowledgement that the
