by Matius Christov | Aug 17, 2021 | Media, Medical News
The big idea Frequent and long-term use of lye-based hair straightening products, or relaxers, may increase the risk of breast cancer among Black women, compared with more moderate use. Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study followed 59,000 self-identified...
by Matius Christov | Aug 17, 2021 | Media, Medical News
Leading Australian cancer experts are urgently calling for greater access to advanced scalp cooling technology for Australian women undergoing chemotherapy in a bid to reduce the substantial psychological impact of treatment-related hair loss and improve patient...
by Matius Christov | Aug 17, 2021 | Media, Medical News
All cancers fall into just two categories, according to new research from scientists at Sinai Health, in findings that could provide a new strategy for treating the most aggressive and untreatable forms of the disease. In new research out this month in Cancer Cell,...
by Matius Christov | Aug 17, 2021 | Media, Medical News
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has found that inducing random chromosome instability (CIN) events in mice for as little as one week is enough to trigger harmful chromosomal patterns in cells that spur the formation of tumours. “We show that you don’t need chronic,...
by Matius Christov | May 25, 2021 | Medical News
$354 million to support the health and wellbeing of Australia’s women The Morrison Government is investing $353.9 million over the next four years as part of the 2021-22 Budget to support women’s health, including funding for cervical and breast cancer, endometriosis...
by Matius Christov | May 25, 2021 | Medical News
A recent study exploring the relationship between what are termed “ultra-processed” foods (which include chicken nuggets, pot noodles and ready-made meals) and cancer, generated headlines such as: Processed foods are driving up rates of cancer… and Study reveals the...
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