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The incidence of lung cancer in the 20th century has largely mirrored the rise and fall in cigarette smoking. The risk of lung cancer in smokers is ten times that of non-smokers. However, the incidence is expected to plateau in the next few decades because of a fall in the …

Cancer occurs when genetic mutations in abnormal cells cause them to divide rapidly. You can inherit mutations or develop them due to environmental factors. What is cancer? Cancer is a large group of diseases that occur when abnormal cells divide rapidly and can spread to other tissue and organs. These …

Georgia State University scientists have created gene-edited hamsters for studies of social neuroscience and have found that the biology behind social behavior may be more complex than previously thought. A team of Georgia State University researchers led by Regents’ Professor of Neuroscience H. Elliott Albers and Distinguished University Professor Kim …

Truth be told, green tea is considered to be the best and healthiest beverage in the world. And there’s more than one reason behind the same. For instance, it comes with a massive amount of antioxidants, which can help you boost your brain function and protect you against cancer. In …

Dr. Kathryn Gold is an oncologist specializing in head and neck and lung cancer treatment at the University of California San Diego Gomer Cancer Center. He is a clinical researcher whose research is focused on developing new ways to treat cancer. What is head and neck cancer? Head and neck …