Spicy food could offer hope in tackling cancer

They’re known for being spicy and giving your meal a little kick. But now scientists say chili peppers may have more use than just adding some fire to a curry – and could even tackle cancer. Tests have suggested capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, may the disease from spreading. They’re known … Read more

Toddler is in remission from stage four cancer at just 21 months old

Molly Hughes wasn’t even a year old when she was diagnosed with stage four cancer – but after nearly a year-and-a-half, the Kentucky toddler is now cancer-free.  When she was just under five months old, doctors discovered that Molly had neuroblastoma, a cancer that typically strikes children under age five.  The toddler endured 15 months … Read more

Don’t miss your eyelids when you apply sun cream or risk getting skin cancer, warn academics

Don’t miss your eyelids when you apply sun cream or risk getting skin cancer, warn academics Researchers discovered that vulnerable areas of skin are often missed  This could be leaving people at risk of skin cancer, academics warned Skin cancer is on the rise despite global initiatives to increase SPF use  By Kate Pickles Health … Read more

Cell phone tower shut down at elementary school after eight kids are diagnosed with cancer

Eight children have been diagnosed with cancer at the same elementary school – prompting parents’ fears that a cell phone tower could be to blame. The affected students at Weston Elementary School in Ripon are all under the age of 10, each with different types of cancer: brain, kidney, liver and lymphoma. There is scant … Read more