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DNA-damaging gut bacteria may fuel colon cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Certain gut bacteria may explain the link between inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer.

Fungi grow inside cancerous tumors, scientists discover
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Scientists found fungus in different types of tumors.

The Science Behind the Cell Phone Cancer Scare
By Christopher Wanjek last updated
Do cell phones cause cancer? Studies can't find a link, but fear remains.

The Truth About Cell Phones and Cancer
By Christopher Wanjek last updated
There is no plausible biological or physical reasoning for why it cell phones would cause cancer.

Can Chronic Stress Cause or Worsen Cancer? Here's What the Evidence Shows.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu last updated
It’s clear that chronic stress isn’t great for you, but we still don’t know whether it drives cancer.

Selena Gomez's Diagnosis: What Is Lupus?
By Tia Ghose last updated
Pop star Selena Gomez recently announced that she underwent chemotherapy for lupus, an autoimmune disorder that attacks many organs in the body.

The 10 deadliest cancers, and why there's no cure
By Ashley P. Taylor last updated
reference The deadliest cancers aren't necessarily the ones that kill the most people. Some are rare, but have poor survival rates.
How to Tell Liver Spots from Moles and Cancer
By Fred Cicetti last updated
Liver spots are not dangerous. Melanoma is.

Selenium, Vitamin E Supplements May Double Prostate Cancer Risk
By Bahar Gholipour last updated
In a new look at a previous study that had to end early because of disappointing results, researchers find that selenium and vitamin E supplements may almost double men's risk of prostate cancer.
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