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  1. Novel drug may take on lung cancer

    A drug that bottles up the so-called epidermal growth factor receptor might fight lung cancer.

    By Nathan Seppa
  2. Health & Medicine

    Anti-inflammatory, anticholesterol drugs vs. cancer

    Cholesterol-lowering drugs, especially when combined with anti-inflammatory medication, may inhibit some cancers.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Health & Medicine

    Calcium’s lingering effect slows growths

    Calcium supplements' protective effect against colorectal cancer lasts years after a person stops taking the pills.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Health & Medicine

    Anti-inflammatories cut risk of mouth cancer

    Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication can reduce a smoker's likelihood of developing mouth cancer.

    By Nathan Seppa

  5. Mitochondria genes may influence cancer risk

    People with cancers of the kidney or prostate are more likely to have a certain genetic variation in the mitochondria within their cells.