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Scientists Discover Rogue Gene That Could Unlock New Cancer Treatments

A gene normally responsible for repairing DNA may have a darker side when produced in excess. Cancer treatment is increasingly moving beyond where a tumor forms and focusing instead on the genetic flaws that drive it. Now, researchers at Penn State College of Medicine have identified an unexpected DNA repair gene that could help expand [...]

White House Staff Profile: Physician William Lukash (1932 – 1998)

Today we’re taking a peek behind-the-scenes at the Ford White House and profiling White House Physician Rear Admiral William Lukash. Born in Detroit, Dr. Lukash attended Michigan State University for his bachelor’s degree and then the University of Michigan School of Medicine. He joined the Navy in 1957 and would go on to work at […]

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Household Cats Could Hold the Secret to Fighting Breast Cancer

Researchers found strong genetic similarities between cat and human cancers, identifying key mutations and potential treatment pathways. In the first large-scale study of multiple feline cancer types, scientists identified genetic changes that could improve how cancer is treated in both animals and people. By analyzing tumors from nearly 500 pet cats across five countries, teams [...]

Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will stay on nearly full-time in her official role during treatment, President Donald Trump shared on Monday.

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Significant Heart Disease Risk Can Be Detected from Routine Mammograms Using AI – Up to 70% Greater

The risk of potentially deadly heart disease can be detected from routine mammograms using AI technology, a new study demonstrated. By analyzing the build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries of the breast from standard X-ray mammography scans currently used in breast cancer screening, AI can estimate the risk of heart disease then and later […]

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Scientists Discover Plant Compound That Forces Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells Into Self-Destruction

A newly discovered plant-derived molecule disrupts a critical cancer enzyme in an unconventional way. Scientists looking for new ways to tackle hard-to-treat breast cancers turned to an unexpected source: Munronia henryi, a plant known for producing limonoids, a family of complex natural compounds that plants often use for chemical defense. In Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, [...]

Seven Black Women Writers, Thinkers and Poets That Captured the Human Experience

Seven short films on our favorite Black writers, thinkers and poets capturing the human experience: Barbara Brenner, Phillis Wheatley, Octavia Butler, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ida B. Wells, Hannah Crafts and Adrienne Kennedy.

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Cancer Warning: Nearly Every Hair Extension Tested Contained Toxic Chemicals

A groundbreaking study reveals that many popular hair extensions may carry hidden cancer-linked chemicals — and sparks calls for urgent regulation. A sweeping new investigation from Silent Spring Institute has uncovered dozens of potentially dangerous chemicals in widely used hair extensions, including products made from human hair. The findings represent the most detailed analysis so [...]

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