Health News Archives

Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
It may be possible to stop tumor growth without harmful therapies, study suggests

New Hope for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
By inhibiting key enzyme, researchers shrank tumors, prolonged survival in mice

Scientists Spot Clue to Cancer’s Aggressiveness
They hope molecular signature shows when disease will respond to cancer drug

Pancreatic Cancer Deaths Higher for Blacks
Accounting for risk factors made no difference in disparity, researchers find

Blood Test May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
Researchers hope to detect the disease while it is still treatable

Blood Flow Mismatch Seen in Pancreatic Cancers
Findings may help explain why many patients respond poorly to chemo and radiation

Abnormal Protein May Signal Pancreatic Cancer
'Prion' could become diagnostic tool, researcher says

Metformin May Lower Diabetics’ Odds for Pancreatic Cancer
But another study finding suggests insulin treatment could boost the risk

Blood Type May Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
New findings are consistent with previous research

Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer
Added risk is tied to red meat and dairy products, study finds