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Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechAlexandra DiFeliceantonio, assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and associate director of the research institute's Cente

Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says

by Leigh Anne Kelley,Virginia TechAlexandra DiFeliceantonio, assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and associate director of the research institute's Cente
APC protein affects colon cancer immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation

APC protein affects colon cancer immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation

by Institut PasteurHuman T lymphocytes expressing or lacking APC. Lack of APC impairs microtubule cytoskeleton organization (green filaments). Credit: Institut PasteurAdenomatous polyposis coli (APC)

APC protein affects colon cancer immunity by preventing pre-cancerous inflammation

by Institut PasteurHuman T lymphocytes expressing or lacking APC. Lack of APC impairs microtubule cytoskeleton organization (green filaments). Credit: Institut PasteurAdenomatous polyposis coli (APC)
An accurate integrated imaging and projection system for oral cancer diagnosis

An accurate integrated imaging and projection system for oral cancer diagnosis

by SPIEImaging workflow of the ABGS. Step 1: widefield images are acquired using the camera and projector. Step 2: a cancer risk map is generated and projected onto the oral cavity. Step 3: multi

An accurate integrated imaging and projection system for oral cancer diagnosis

by SPIEImaging workflow of the ABGS. Step 1: widefield images are acquired using the camera and projector. Step 2: a cancer risk map is generated and projected onto the oral cavity. Step 3: multi
Assessing breast cancer risk

Assessing breast cancer risk

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe genetic risk of breast cancer has been in the news lately. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center are working toward pinpoi

Assessing breast cancer risk

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe genetic risk of breast cancer has been in the news lately. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center are working toward pinpoi
Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFigure 1. Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeResearchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging

Branched-chain amino acids regulate the development and progression of cancer

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFigure 1. Credit: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeResearchers at A*STAR's Singapore Bioimaging
Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a tradit

Are 3-D mammograms really better? US puts scans to the test

by Lauran NeergaardIn this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a tradit
New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di

New prostate cancer diagnostic pathway paves way for general screening

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn screening for prostate cancer, the risk of overdiagnosis can be halved, a University of Gothenburg study shows. With the proposed di
Germline testing underused in cancer patients

Germline testing underused in cancer patients

by Lori SolomonFew patients diagnosed with cancer between 2013 and 2019 in California and Georgia underwent germline testing, according to a study published online June 5 in theJournal of the Am

Germline testing underused in cancer patients

by Lori SolomonFew patients diagnosed with cancer between 2013 and 2019 in California and Georgia underwent germline testing, according to a study published online June 5 in theJournal of the Am
Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh

Global disease burden related to nonmelanoma skin cancer explored

The disease burden attributable to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is considerable and expected to continue increasing, according to a study published online July 30 inBMC Cancer.Wan Hu, from Anh
Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier, and save lives

Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier, and save lives

by Danielle Whitham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in patients earlier than is possible

Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier, and save lives

by Danielle Whitham,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in patients earlier than is possible
Researchers identify needs of rural-based physicians to optimize cancer survivorship care

Researchers identify needs of rural-based physicians to optimize cancer survivorship care

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments, especially in rural areas, according to

Researchers identify needs of rural-based physicians to optimize cancer survivorship care

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of cancer survivors rely on primary care clinicians for follow-up treatments, especially in rural areas, according to
Treatment with immunotherapy alone produces 'exceptional' response rates in some melanoma patients

Treatment with immunotherapy alone produces 'exceptional' response rates in some melanoma patients

by Ohio State University Medical CenterMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Data from a national clinic

Treatment with immunotherapy alone produces 'exceptional' response rates in some melanoma patients

by Ohio State University Medical CenterMelanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain—this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Data from a national clinic