Does low-dose radiation raise cancer risk?

A new study finds a link between long-term, low-dose radiation exposure and a higher risk of cancer. That matters for patients and workers.

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 17, 2023 ~4 min

5 tips for summer skin protection

A dermatologist has five tips for keeping your skin protected from the sun while spending time outside this summer.

Lori Barrette-Rochester • futurity
Aug. 10, 2023 ~6 min


Just like clock pendulums, cells move in sync

Just like pendulums in clocks, our cells move in synchronization, according to a new study. It makes them better at combating diseases.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
Aug. 8, 2023 ~6 min

Engineered ‘tails’ tame killer T cells for immunotherapy

Fusing a molecular tail onto the engineered T cells used in immunotherapy can inhibit their proclivity to attack each other, say researchers.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
July 28, 2023 ~3 min

With inactivated gene, mice age faster but live longer

A gene called Myc is an important driver of cancer in both mice and humans. It also plays a role in aging, research shows.

Asher Jones-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
July 25, 2023 ~6 min

Expert: With aspartame, moderation is key

The WHO has added aspartame to its list of potential carcinogens. So does that mean you have to give up Diet Coke? An expert weighs in.

Texas A&M University • futurity
July 17, 2023 ~6 min

Morphine may increase bone loss and pain for cancer patients

New research indicates morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain.

Stacy Pigott-Arizona • futurity
July 11, 2023 ~5 min

Findings suggest future meds for natural killer/T-cell lymphoma

A new study finds an increase in transcription factor TOX2 in people with natural killer/T-cell lymphoma.

National University of Singapore • futurity
June 26, 2023 ~4 min


Gas stoves raise benzene levels above secondhand smoke

Cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene above those found in secondhand smoke.

Rob Jordan-Stanford • futurity
June 20, 2023 ~5 min

Drug therapy improves lung cancer survival rates

A targeted therapy for non-small cell lung cancer improved rates of survival and reduced risk of recurrence after surgery.

Yale • futurity
June 20, 2023 ~4 min

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