2022-05-29 Scientists Discover Compound in Corals Shown to Fight Cancer
Researchers say they have discovered a chemical found in sea corals that could be effective in treating cancer. Scientists had…
2013-05-18 Angelina Jolie Removes Breasts to Prevent Cancer
Hi there. Thanks for joining us again on As It Is. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. “The fate of mankind ……
2020-06-08 New Drugs Make Big Difference in Treating Lung, Prostate, Colon Cancers
Doctors are reporting success with newer drugs that control some kinds of cancer better than current medicines. They say these…
2020-02-07 WHO: Cancers Increasing But Not a ‘Death Sentence’
The World Health Organization reports cancer is on the increase around the world. But it says preventive measures can save…
2019-09-17 Cancer Is the Leading Cause of Death in Wealthy Countries
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Cancer is now the leading cause of death in…
2019-07-16 Study Finds Possible Link between Sugary Drinks, Cancer
People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a high risk of developing cancer, researchers announced last week. However,…
2019-04-09 Treatment Helps Body’s Natural Defenses Fight Cancer
A treatment that helps the human body fight blood cancer is showing early signs of promise against some solid tumors.…
2019-01-21 Researchers Test for Cancer in a Person’s Breath
In the United States, many people think of drunk driving when they hear the term “breathalyzer.” If you are suspected…
2018-10-01 Worldwide Cancer Rates Rising
Around the world, one in six deaths is from cancer. And a new study notes an increase in cancer rates…
2018-02-20 Researchers: No Worry About Cancer From Cellphones
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Two United States government studies of cellphone radiation have…
2017-03-07 Can Burnt Toast Give You Cancer?
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Many Americans have toasted bread first thing in the…
2016-11-15 New Test Could Find Cancer Earlier
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Cancer is a leading cause of death around the…
2015-11-22 New Gene Therapy ‘Precisely’ Targets Cancer
Cancer is one of the world’s most feared diseases, and with good reason: It’s the leading cause of death across…
2015-10-28 WHO: Bacon, Hot Dogs Can Cause Cancer
Eating processed meat can cause cancer, World Health Organization experts said Monday. Processed meat is meat that has been preserved…
2010-09-22 New Findings on Surgery for Women With Genes Linked to Cancer
This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Every year, one million women around the world are found to have…