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Mar 11, 2017 … LEEDS, United Kingdom —  Breast cancer is often thought of as a “woman’s” disease, in part because it remains one of the leading sources of female cancer mortality.  But it’s not just women that suffer its ravages. Indeed, for reasons that are still poorly understood, the incidence of male breast cancer is growing along with…

Aug 22, 2020 … CHICAGO — Over the course of this pandemic many have feared that countless Americans aren’t receiving the medical attention they need. Now, an unsettling new study seemingly confirms those concerns, at least regarding breast cancer. Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago say that nearly half of surveyed U.S. breast cancer survivors had to deal with…

Jul 22, 2021 … CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new drug that wipes out the deadliest breast tumors may do things others can’t, a groundbreaking study reveals. In experiments on mice, a team from the University of Illinois reports this new approach to breast cancer treatment kills between 95 and 100 percent of diseased cells – even after they spread…

Nov 04, 2019 … NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom — Early detection is very important when it comes to treating breast cancer. The sooner the disease is identified, the greater a patient’s prognosis and chances of recovery. With this in mind, a new, simple blood test currently being developed in the United Kingdom may be a significant game changer in the fight…

Sep 02, 2020 … NEDLANDS, Australia — A groundbreaking discovery in Australia is giving new meaning to the term natural remedy. Using hundreds of honeybees, a new study reveals the venom in these insects’ stingers quickly kills breast cancer cells. Dr. Ciara Duffy says honeybee venom destroys multiple types of breast cancer, even the hard to treat triple-negative variety. Her study…

Sep 23, 2021 … PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most aggressive and hard-to-treat forms of the disease. It accounts for roughly 10 to 20 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses. Unfortunately, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania report that African-American women are nearly three times more at risk for triple negative breast cancers.…

Sep 07, 2021 … HONOLULU, Hi. — Artificial intelligence does a better job of identifying the hidden signs of breast cancer, scientists in Hawaii say. Their study finds a sophisticated tool, a type of AI called deep learning, analyzes breast scans to identify women with early signs of cancer whose tumors are hard to find by conventional methods. Doctors…

Jan 02, 2021 … CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A signaling pathway in the body that helps fight off infections may also hold the key to a breakthrough in breast cancer research. Researchers from the University of North Carolina say activating this path can allow genetically engineered cells destroy breast cancer tumors in mice. Their study finds this immunotherapy activates…

Aug 17, 2021 … BOSTON, Mass. — A highly aggressive form of breast cancer has confounded scientists with its ability to beat some of the most powerful anti-cancer drugs in use today. Now, a new study has discovered how the disease is able to evade these treatments. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital say their findings may lead to a new…

Jan 16, 2021 … BETHESDA, Md. — Aspirin is commonly linked to better heart health, especially when a patient is having a heart attack. Now, one study finds that taking a few tablets each week may also be the key to surviving certain cancers. Researchers with the National Cancer Institute say taking aspirin at least three times a week…

Jul 23, 2020 … FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Sometimes big problems require small solutions. Researchers from the University of Arkansas just developed a new nano drug candidate that specifically targets and kills some of the most aggressive and harmful breast cancer cells, known as triple negative cells. Moreover, this new nano drug doesn’t harm healthy cells at all, meaning it does…

Feb 26, 2020 … LOMA LINDA, Calif. — Growing up, so many of us were constantly reminded to drink milk. Milk is indisputably a great source of protein and calcium, but a new study has come to a troubling conclusion regarding dairy milk: regularly drinking milk can seriously increase a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer. Researchers at Loma Linda…

Dec 09, 2019 … DURHAM, N.C. — It’s never been easier for anyone, man or woman, to make some changes to their hair if their unhappy with its color or form. There are countless over-the-counter permanent, and temporary, hair dyes and straighteners to choose from for anyone looking to make a change. However, a new study finds that permanent hair…

Feb 15, 2021 … OAK BROOK, Ill. — Breast cancer death rates in women under 40 are creeping up again for the first time in more than 30 years, scientists report. The number of young women dying from breast cancer had been steadily falling since 1987, but after 2010 this figure has increased slightly. Statistics have shown a decline…

Oct 28, 2020 … MONTREAL, Quebec — Many people may equate breast cancer with finding a noticeable lump on a patient’s body. Researchers from McGill University say a new technique for examining cancer cells finds invasive tumors may only have a tiny and previously undetectable “hot spot” in them. Their study reveals what cancer cells are actually feeling inside…

Sep 24, 2019 … BUFFALO, N.Y. — Onions and garlic are integral ingredients to countless recipes, including sofrito, a classic Puerto Rican condiment. Now, after examining the relationship between onion and garlic consumption and breast cancer rates in Puerto Rico, a new study has concluded that these two flavorful vegetables may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers from…

Sep 12, 2018 … COLUMBIA, Mo. — Are doctors too busy to deliver life-changing diagnoses to patients in person, or have we gotten so used to receiving information instantly that people would rather learn medical test or biopsy results, no matter how emotional, over the phone? Perhaps it could be a mix of both in explaining a new survey…

Jun 03, 2021 … WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Although people typically take dietary supplements for their gut health, a new study finds one popular supplement may be very beneficial to breast health as well. Researchers from Wake Forest School of Medicine say fish oil supplements appear to alter the breast microbiome and reduce cancer risk. Many dieters and people taking…

Jun 05, 2020 … COLUMBUS, Ohio — Breast cancer survivors who feel happy and satisfied with their romantic partner may be at a lower risk of developing various health problems, according to a new study out of Ohio State University. That being said, researchers note that it isn’t so much the actual relationships themselves producing this effect, but the stress…

Dec 19, 2017 … ANCONA, Italy — Strawberries may pack some extra punch when it comes to preventing breast cancer, a recent study finds. Researchers in Europe and Latin America conducted an experiment on mice that suggested the compounds found in strawberries can work against cancer formation. Study co-author Maurizio Battino, a principal investigator at the European University of the Atlantic and…

May 20, 2021 … CORVALLIS, Ore. — A promising new class of anti-cancer compounds capable of killing both liver and breast cancer cells has been discovered by a team of researchers at Oregon State University. These new compounds, Select Modulators of AhR-regulated Transcription or SMAhRTs, weren’t the research team’s only discovery either. Scientists also identified the genetic protein aryl hydrocarbon…