Prolonged sitting interrupted by light activity may play a role in reducing cancer risk
Interrupting prolonged sitting with light daily activity can reduce a person's risk of cancer. Image credit Backcare and Acupuncture Clinics, UK CANCER DIGEST – Sept. 20, 2026 – Uninterrupted sitting for prolonged periods of time can boost the risk of dying of cancer by 9 percent according to a new study published in the journal PLOS, the peer reviewed journal of the Public Library of Science. The July 1, 2026 study was led by Frederick Ho of the University of Glasgow, UK, an
A new approach to blood tests for cancer yields promising results
A new type of blood test is showing promise of being able to detect multiple liver diseases including cancer by examining fragments of DNA that circulate in the blood.
Genetics may play a larger role in second cancers among childhood cancer survivors than previously thought
A new St. Jude's Research study shows that genetics need to be considered in assessing risk of second cancers in pediatric cancer...
Low-risk thyroid cancer patients can safely forgo radioactive iodine treatments
The thyroid uses iodine, a mineral found in some foods and in iodized salt, to help make several hormones that control heart rate, body...
Replacing butter with plant-based oils like olive oil may reduce risk of dying by 17 percent
People who consume plant-based oils such as olive oil have a 17 percent lower risk of dying compared to people who consume butter.
A diet rich in healthy fats may protect against cancer
CANCER DIGEST – Nov. 9, 2024 – Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may prevent a variety of cancers, new research shows. The study published...
