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Research Updates

Prevention

  • The Weight of Obesity on Cancer Patients

    Overweight and obese patients face worse side effects and survival odds than others with the same cancer. New efforts aim to help them get better care, become healthier and live longer.

    by Melissa Weber

  • A Community Effort

    Local programs within Native American communities are at the forefront of an effort to increase cancer screening and reduce cancer deaths.

    by Sue Rochman

  • Healthy Habits

    The Whole Picture

    The Mediterranean diet may be associated with a reduced risk of cancer.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Healthy Habits

    Take a Stand

    Sitting might increase risk for colon and endometrial cancers.

    by Leigh Zaleski

  • Q&A

    Changing Behavior

    John P. Pierce highlights the role of public health campaigns in cutting cancer risk.

    by Susan FitzGerald

  • Forward Look

    The Vitamin Hype

    Researchers find no evidence that supplements reduce cancer risk.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • Healthy Habits

    A Protein Puzzle

    Study links higher protein consumption to a greater chance of cancer death, but risk may depend on age.

    by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman

  • Forward Look

    Unraveling the Genetics of Cancer

    Q&A with Li Ding on The Cancer Genome Atlas

    by Yasmine Iqbal

  • Forward Look

    Gut Reaction

    New research suggests a link between gut bacteria and colorectal cancer.

    by Melissa Weber

  • Forward Look

    Affordable Care Act to Cover Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Drugs

    Medications are an option for high-risk women, but few use them.

    by Sue Rochman