CANCER

Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Food Preservative BHA Under New Safety Review

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has started a fresh examination of butylated hydroxyanisole, a preservative that keeps many packaged foods from spoiling. The agency wants the public to share any new data on how BHA is used and whether it remains safe. This effort follows a 2025 program

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Innovative Cancer Drug Faces Time‑Crunch in Cost Review

The latest study looks at how well a new drug, pemigatinib, works for patients with a rare liver cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Researchers evaluated whether the drug’s benefits are worth its price compared to other treatments. The analysis starts by measuring how many months patien

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Feb 08 2026CELEBRITIES

A Rock Voice Lost to Cancer

Brad Arnold, the frontman of the band 3 Doors Down, passed away at age 47 after a nine‑month battle with kidney cancer. The illness was first announced in May when he posted a video revealing an advanced‑stage clear cell renal carcinoma that had spread to his lung. The diagnosis forced the group to

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

AI's Role in Fighting Colon Cancer: A Two-Decade Journey

Over the past twenty years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made big steps in helping doctors find and treat colon cancer. This progress is not just about new tech. It is also about how researchers are using this tech in smarter ways. First, let's talk about the start. In the early 2000s, AI was j

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Skin Cancer Rising: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Skin cancer types like cSCC, CIS, and KA are becoming a bigger problem. They cause a lot of health issues and cost a lot to treat. But many countries don't keep good records of these common skin cancers. People of all ages and genders can get these cancers. They can show up on different parts of th

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Jan 28 2026SCIENCE

New Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers to beat. It grows fast, hides well, and resists most treatments. But now, a team of scientists in Spain has made a big step forward. They've found a way to wipe out this aggressive cancer in mice. The secret? A triple-drug combo that attacks the cance

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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

Decoding Lung Cancer: The Promise and Pitfalls of RNA Sequencing

Lung cancer is a major health issue, with many different types. RNA sequencing is a method used to study genes in cancer cells. It can identify fusion genes, which are mixed-up genes that can fuel cancer growth. This helps doctors choose the right treatment for each patient. In China, experts have

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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

How Your Drinking Habits Might Affect Your Colon Health

Heavy drinking can seriously raise the chances of getting colon cancer over time. This is what a recent study found. It looked at how much alcohol people drank over their lives. The study showed that those who often have 14 or more drinks a week have a bigger risk of colon and rectal cancer. This is

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

Cracking the Code: How TRK Inhibitors Tackle Cancer

Cancer is a sneaky opponent. It uses various tricks to grow and spread. One of its tools is a protein called TRK. This protein is part of a larger group of proteins that act like cell switches. When these switches are activated by specific signals, they can cause cancer cells to grow and spread. So

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

Decoding Health News: What You Need to Know

Health news is everywhere. It's on social media, TV, and websites. But not all of it is reliable. For example, a recent story about lowering colorectal cancer risk had useful info. But the key detail was buried. It said science can't always prove that one thing directly causes another, especially wi

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