A recent study by researchers at McMaster University has made significant strides in understanding how to prevent cancer from spreading to the brain. By focusing on a specific enzyme known as IMPDH, scientists aim to shift cancer treatment from merely managing symptoms to actively preventing metastasis. This breakthrough could change the landscape of cancer care… Read More »
A groundbreaking cancer vaccine, OvarianVax, is currently being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford. This potential vaccine offers new hope in the fight against ovarian cancer, a disease known for its high mortality rate and silent progression. If successful, OvarianVax could prevent ovarian cancer from developing, changing the way the disease is approached… Read More »
Your thyroid gland plays an important role in regulating your body’s most vital functions, including metabolism, energy production, growth and development. Located at the base of your neck, this small, butterfly-shaped organ produces hormones that influence nearly every cell, tissue and organ. Keeping it functioning properly is essential for overall health, as any disruption in… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 25, 2017. Dr. Lee Cowden says most people don’t die from cancer; they die from the side effects of treatment. While the “war against cancer” is moving toward more personalized and so-called “precision medicine” treatments, the old standby model of “cut, poison and… Read More »