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The truth about organic food and cancer

The truth about organic food and cancer The truth about organic food and cancer

By Sara Chodosh

Nobody really knows what smoking pot does to your lungs

Nobody really knows what smoking pot does to your lungs Nobody really knows what smoking pot does to your lungs

This year’s Nobel Prize in medicine is shared by a cancer-fighting (and harmonica-playing) Texan

This year’s Nobel Prize in medicine is shared by a cancer-fighting (and harmonica-playing) Texan This year’s Nobel Prize in medicine is shared by a cancer-fighting (and harmonica-playing) Texan

By Rachel Feltman and Claire Maldarelli

Three doctors in green surgical scrubs operating on a patient in the emergency room.

Donated organs rarely spread disease, thanks to these protocols Donated organs rarely spread disease, thanks to these protocols

By Jillian Mock

a mosquito on human skin

Scientists used Zika to kill aggressive brain cancer cells in mice Scientists used Zika to kill aggressive brain cancer cells in mice

By Neel V. Patel

Understanding glioblastoma, the most common—and lethal—form of brain cancer

Understanding glioblastoma, the most common—and lethal—form of brain cancer Understanding glioblastoma, the most common—and lethal—form of brain cancer

By Sara Kiley Watson

HPV tests can replace most Pap smears, according to new recommendations

HPV tests can replace most Pap smears, according to new recommendations HPV tests can replace most Pap smears, according to new recommendations

By Sara Chodosh

Cheerios in milk

How worried should we be that glyphosate was found in our Cheerios? How worried should we be that glyphosate was found in our Cheerios?

‘Zombie genes’ could be why so few elephants die of cancer

‘Zombie genes’ could be why so few elephants die of cancer ‘Zombie genes’ could be why so few elephants die of cancer

By Neel V. Patel

Wearables can track your UV exposure, but preventing skin cancer isn’t so simple

Wearables can track your UV exposure, but preventing skin cancer isn’t so simple Wearables can track your UV exposure, but preventing skin cancer isn’t so simple

By Julissa Treviño

The problem with taking scientific questions to court

The problem with taking scientific questions to court The problem with taking scientific questions to court

By Nicole Wetsman

Everything you ever wanted to know about vitamin D

Everything you ever wanted to know about vitamin D Everything you ever wanted to know about vitamin D

By Julissa Treviño

The tanning bed in your gym is worrying dermatologists

The tanning bed in your gym is worrying dermatologists The tanning bed in your gym is worrying dermatologists

The timing of your dinner could affect your overall cancer risk

The timing of your dinner could affect your overall cancer risk The timing of your dinner could affect your overall cancer risk

By Neel V. Patel

Human cancers aren’t contagious, but dogs and other animals aren’t so lucky

Human cancers aren’t contagious, but dogs and other animals aren’t so lucky Human cancers aren’t contagious, but dogs and other animals aren’t so lucky

Alcohol’s health risks are far easier to prove than its benefits

Alcohol’s health risks are far easier to prove than its benefits Alcohol’s health risks are far easier to prove than its benefits

By Christina Mair/The Conversation

What are quantum dots, and why are we making them out of tea?

What are quantum dots, and why are we making them out of tea? What are quantum dots, and why are we making them out of tea?

Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer

Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer

By Sara Chodosh

Researchers think 9/11 gave first responders cancer—but proving it will be nearly impossible

Researchers think 9/11 gave first responders cancer—but proving it will be nearly impossible Researchers think 9/11 gave first responders cancer—but proving it will be nearly impossible

By Eleanor Cummins

Contagious cancer is killing off Tasmanian devils, but there might finally be hope

Contagious cancer is killing off Tasmanian devils, but there might finally be hope Contagious cancer is killing off Tasmanian devils, but there might finally be hope

By Sara Chodosh

Scientists found a ‘new organ,’ but it might not be what you’re expecting

Scientists found a ‘new organ,’ but it might not be what you’re expecting Scientists found a ‘new organ,’ but it might not be what you’re expecting

By Claire Maldarelli

Your skin is crawling with bacteria, and some of them might help fight cancer

Your skin is crawling with bacteria, and some of them might help fight cancer Your skin is crawling with bacteria, and some of them might help fight cancer

By Claire Maldarelli

No one told Babe Ruth he had cancer, but his death changed the way we fight it No one told Babe Ruth he had cancer, but his death changed the way we fight it

By Eleanor Cummins

We’re getting better at screening for cancer, and that could be a problem

We’re getting better at screening for cancer, and that could be a problem We’re getting better at screening for cancer, and that could be a problem

By Sara Chodosh

There’s no evidence that cell phones pose a public health risk, no matter what California says

There’s no evidence that cell phones pose a public health risk, no matter what California says There’s no evidence that cell phones pose a public health risk, no matter what California says

By Sara Chodosh

New trials show cancer immunotherapy can be incredibly effective—and incredibly dangerous

New trials show cancer immunotherapy can be incredibly effective—and incredibly dangerous New trials show cancer immunotherapy can be incredibly effective—and incredibly dangerous

By Claire Maldarelli

What you should know about birth control and breast cancer

What you should know about birth control and breast cancer What you should know about birth control and breast cancer

By Sara Chodosh

To support breast cancer research, skip pink ribbons and check out these charities

To support breast cancer research, skip pink ribbons and check out these charities To support breast cancer research, skip pink ribbons and check out these charities

By Sara Chodosh

Checking yourself for melanomas? You might not be looking for the right thing.

Checking yourself for melanomas? You might not be looking for the right thing. Checking yourself for melanomas? You might not be looking for the right thing.

By Sara Chodosh

The FDA just approved a game-changing cancer treatment

The FDA just approved a game-changing cancer treatment The FDA just approved a game-changing cancer treatment

By Claire Maldarelli

Taking loads of vitamin B could increase your risk of lung cancer

Taking loads of vitamin B could increase your risk of lung cancer Taking loads of vitamin B could increase your risk of lung cancer

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

operating room with doctors

Cancer is way more likely to kill you if you rely on ‘natural’ therapies Cancer is way more likely to kill you if you rely on ‘natural’ therapies

By Sara Chodosh

This “map” could change the way we treat cancer

This “map” could change the way we treat cancer This “map” could change the way we treat cancer

By Claire Maldarelli

How worried should I really be about carcinogens?

How worried should I really be about carcinogens? How worried should I really be about carcinogens?

By Aparna Nathan

California says a popular herbicide causes cancer

California says a popular herbicide causes cancer California says a popular herbicide causes cancer

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

A new microscope uses light to “cut” through tissue samples and find cancer

A new microscope uses light to “cut” through tissue samples and find cancer A new microscope uses light to “cut” through tissue samples and find cancer

By Claire Maldarelli

Scientists may have found a way to tan skin without damaging it

Scientists may have found a way to tan skin without damaging it Scientists may have found a way to tan skin without damaging it

By Claire Maldarelli

Cell phone coffee

Do mobile phones cause cancer? Evidence still says ‘no’ despite what random people on an Italian jury think Do mobile phones cause cancer? Evidence still says ‘no’ despite what random people on an Italian jury think

By Sara Chodosh

Smoking still kills over 6 million people a year

Smoking still kills over 6 million people a year Smoking still kills over 6 million people a year

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Two thirds of cancer mutations result from completely random DNA mistakes

Two thirds of cancer mutations result from completely random DNA mistakes Two thirds of cancer mutations result from completely random DNA mistakes

By Claire Maldarelli

Colon and rectal cancer seem to be on the rise—in millennials

Colon and rectal cancer seem to be on the rise—in millennials Colon and rectal cancer seem to be on the rise—in millennials

By Sara Chodosh

E-cigarettes might actually be a safe tool for quitting smoking

E-cigarettes might actually be a safe tool for quitting smoking E-cigarettes might actually be a safe tool for quitting smoking

By Claire Maldarelli

Doctors successfully treat two babies with leukemia using gene-edited immune cells Doctors successfully treat two babies with leukemia using gene-edited immune cells

By Claire Maldarelli

The chemicals in burnt toast and crispy fries won’t kill you, but the calories might

The chemicals in burnt toast and crispy fries won’t kill you, but the calories might The chemicals in burnt toast and crispy fries won’t kill you, but the calories might

By Sara Chodosh

Here’s what the Obama administration did for science Here’s what the Obama administration did for science

By Jason Lederman

Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression

Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression

By Claire Maldarelli

Cryogenic freezers

Teenage cancer victim wins the right to be cryogenically preserved Teenage cancer victim wins the right to be cryogenically preserved

By Sara Chodosh

Human patient treated with CRISPR gene editing for the first time Human patient treated with CRISPR gene editing for the first time

By Michael Koziol

Why immunotherapy could be the cure to cancer we have all been waiting for

Why immunotherapy could be the cure to cancer we have all been waiting for Why immunotherapy could be the cure to cancer we have all been waiting for

By Claire Maldarelli

The Problem With Cancer-Sniffing Dogs

The Problem With Cancer-Sniffing Dogs The Problem With Cancer-Sniffing Dogs

By Sara Chodosh

Tasmanian devil

Tasmanian Devils Might Be Evolving To Resist Contagious Cancer Tasmanian Devils Might Be Evolving To Resist Contagious Cancer

By Kate Baggaley

The Woman Who Targets Cancer-Causing Mechanisms

The Woman Who Targets Cancer-Causing Mechanisms The Woman Who Targets Cancer-Causing Mechanisms

By Veronique Greenwood and Cassandra Willyard

It’s Not Just Meat: Carbs Can Raise Cancer Risk, Too It’s Not Just Meat: Carbs Can Raise Cancer Risk, Too

By Alexandra Ossola

Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer

Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer

By Alexandra Ossola

Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial

Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial

By Alexandra Ossola

White House Proposes Nearly $1 Billion For Cancer Research

White House Proposes Nearly $1 Billion For Cancer Research White House Proposes Nearly $1 Billion For Cancer Research

By Alexandra Ossola

The Confounding Commandments Of Cancer Screening

The Confounding Commandments Of Cancer Screening The Confounding Commandments Of Cancer Screening

By Alexandra Ossola

How, Exactly, Is Joe Biden Going To Cure Cancer? How, Exactly, Is Joe Biden Going To Cure Cancer?

By Alexandra Ossola

Pigeons Are Actually Pretty Good At Identifying Malignant Cancer

Pigeons Are Actually Pretty Good At Identifying Malignant Cancer Pigeons Are Actually Pretty Good At Identifying Malignant Cancer

By Claire Maldarelli

Scientists Use Hard Sugar To Create Dissolvable Mold For Delicate Research

Scientists Use Hard Sugar To Create Dissolvable Mold For Delicate Research Scientists Use Hard Sugar To Create Dissolvable Mold For Delicate Research

By Alexandra Ossola

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A Selfie Could Save Your Life A Selfie Could Save Your Life

By Aimee Swartz

Cells Can’t Divide And Invade At The Same Time

Cells Can’t Divide And Invade At The Same Time Cells Can’t Divide And Invade At The Same Time

By Alexandra Ossola

Allie Johnson, a patient at St. Jude

Learning from the Children Learning from the Children

By Alexandra Ossola

Nobel Prize In Chemistry Goes To 3 Scientists Who Uncovered DNA Repair

Nobel Prize In Chemistry Goes To 3 Scientists Who Uncovered DNA Repair Nobel Prize In Chemistry Goes To 3 Scientists Who Uncovered DNA Repair