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Bowel cancer: 3-drug combo may offer alternative to chemo

Bowel cancer: 3-drug combo may offer alternative to chemo

Chemotherapy treatment for people who have advanced bowel cancer and a particular genetic mutation is commonly ineffective. A combination of three different drugs could be the key to improved treatment. New research reveals the power of triple therapy when it comes to tackling aggressive bowel cancer. The outlook for people with standard bowel cancer — […]

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Could the common cold ‘revolutionize’ bladder cancer treatment?

Could the common cold ‘revolutionize’ bladder cancer treatment?

Current treatment for some forms of cancer does not work as well as researchers had initially hoped. But a new virus-based treatment has shown promising results. New research suggests that the common cold virus can help scientists devise the next treatment for a widespread form of bladder cancer. Using viruses to treat cancer has long […]

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What can cause itchy skin without a rash?

What can cause itchy skin without a rash?

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3 creepy crawlies that may revolutionize health

3 creepy crawlies that may revolutionize health

Many of us are scared or repulsed by “minibeasts,” such as insects and spiders. We often view such critters as pests, but these tiny creatures could hold the secret to better health and therapies. In this Spotlight feature, we explain how three “creepy crawlies” may revolutionize health research. This Spotlight feature explains how three critters […]

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Programming bacteria to fight cancer

Programming bacteria to fight cancer

The ability to program living cells to behave in specific ways under certain conditions is creating new opportunities in medicine. A recent mouse study in which researchers programmed bacteria to help fight cancer is an example. Scientists were able to reprogram bacteria and use them in the fight against cancer. Some tumors thrive and spread […]

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Best anti-cancer supplements

Best anti-cancer supplements

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Can the Rife machine treat cancer?

Can the Rife machine treat cancer?

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Gold nanoparticles promise safe cancer drugs, better vaccines

Gold nanoparticles promise safe cancer drugs, better vaccines

Gold nanoparticles could be a safe tool for improving the effectiveness of vaccines and other medicines that need to target the B cells of the immune system, according to new research. Cutting-edge research in gold nanoparticles may improve the effectiveness of existing vaccines. The number of medical uses for nanoparticles has grown steadily over the […]

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How antioxidants can hasten the spread of lung cancer

How antioxidants can hasten the spread of lung cancer

A few years ago, scientists in Sweden sparked a heated debate when they published research suggesting that taking antioxidant supplements, such as vitamin E, could make cancer more invasive. Their revelations challenged the belief that antioxidants can help fight cancer. New research shows how antioxidants fuel the spread of lung cancer. Now, two independent Cell […]