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- 1Infections cause 1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide, study findsβ1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide are caused by infections, study finds
A new study finds that roughly one in eight cancer cases worldwide is caused by infections. The finding highlights the role of viruses and bacteria such as HPV and H. pylori in triggering cancers, and points to prevention through vaccination and treatment of common infections as a major opportunity to reduce the global cancer burden.
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A Dallas-based biotech startup has been awarded a $2.6 million grant to support its cancer research efforts. The funding is expected to advance the company's work on developing new treatments for the disease. Details about the startup's identity and specific research focus were not included in the initial report.
- 313-Year-Old Cured of DIPG, the Deadliest Childhood Brain CancerβA 13-Year-Old Has Been Cured of DIPG, the Deadliest Childhood Brain Cancer
A 13-year-old has reportedly been cured of DIPG, a deadly childhood brain cancer that until now has had a near-zero survival rate. The news is being described as a world first and is drawing wide attention from parents, doctors and researchers, who see it as a possible turning point in treating a disease long considered untreatable, while others await peer-reviewed confirmation of the results.
- 4Bayer faces trial test of remaining Roundup claims after Supreme Court winβBayer faces trial test of remaining Roundup claims after US Supreme Court win
Bayer's Roundup litigation moves into a new phase after a US Supreme Court win in the company's favor. With key legal appeals resolved, the remaining lawsuits over the weedkiller's alleged link to cancer are now set to be tested at trial, a major moment for the German drugmaker's long-running legal battle.
- 5Farm Bill politics collide with Iowa's cancer and pollution crisisβWATCH: Farm Bill politics and Iowaβs cancer and pollution crisis
Iowa is facing a growing cancer and water pollution crisis, and new reporting links the problem to Farm Bill politics. Agricultural policy decisions and the interests that shape them are being scrutinized for their role in allowing farm runoff and related contamination across the state. The coverage is drawing attention to how national farm legislation affects public health in rural communities.
- 6Baton Rouge woman who survived shooting and cancer walks fundraiser runwayβBaton Rouge woman survives shooting, cancer, now models in fundraiser fashion show
A Baton Rouge woman who survived a shooting and a battle with cancer has taken part as a model in a fundraiser fashion show. Her story of recovery and resilience is drawing attention locally, with the event raising money for charity while celebrating her survival and newfound confidence on the runway.