Study produces 1st comprehensive genomic map of HNC

2015-02-04

In an important and wide-ranging study of more than 270 head and neck cancer tumors, researchers have identified genomic changes in head and neck cancers

Family history of early cancer is HNC risk factor in young adults

2015-02-02

In the largest investigation on the role of major risk factors for head and neck cancers (HNC) in young adults, researchers found that these cancers

BPA exposure during pregnancy may raise baby’s risk of diabetes, heart disease

2015-01-29

A new study has added to the mounting evidence on the harmful effects of the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is found in epoxy

UB researchers develop device to find, destroy cancer cells

2015-01-21

Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) are designing a new biomedical device that could make chemotherapy more efficient, reduce its side effects, and improve

Study: Heavy smokers should be checked for head/neck cancer

2015-01-21

In addition to being screened for lung cancer, heavy smokers should also be checked for head and neck cancer (HNC) to improve early detection and

Anthem offers 3rd dental cleaning to pregnant members, patients with diabetes

2015-01-20

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is now offering an additional dental cleaning per benefit period for certain plan members who are pregnant or who

Oral HPV infection more likely to persist in older men

2015-01-15

Oral infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) type most frequently linked to HPV-related head and neck cancers (HPV16) is more likely to persist at least

Selecta Biosciences gets $3.2M grant to develop immunotherapy

2014-12-23

Selecta Biosciences has received a $3.2 million grant from the Skolkovo Foundation to develop an immunotherapy to treat cancers caused by the human papilloma virus

Japanese mushroom may help treat HPV infection

2014-11-12

A Japanese mushroom extract appears to be effective for eradicating the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a pilot clinical trial at the University of Texas

Study: Saliva test could diagnose early oral cancer

2014-11-05

Research by scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry could lead to a simple saliva test capable of diagnosing the

Study: Immune-related gene may predispose to HPV-related cancer

2014-10-23

An international coalition of cancer specialists has identified an immune-related gene called transforming growth factor beta receptor 1 (TGFBR1) that appears to play a pivotal

Study: Cancer prognosis related to newly identified immune cells

2014-10-23

A newly discovered type of immune cells in tumors is associated with less severe cancer outcomes in humans and may have therapeutic potential, according to