Cancer

Vaccination Against Shingles for Dementia Prevention

Vaccine from Moderna and MSD Sharp & Dohme Personalized Vaccine Significantly Reduces Recurrence Risk in Melanoma

A vaccine against melanoma offers hope. What the therapy can do, what side effects may occur, and when it will be available.

According to a Study What Your Blood Could Reveal About Future Prostate Cancer Risk

Can prostate cancer be detected in blood 15 years early? Researchers discovered proteins that may indicate increased risk.

According to a Study Pancreatic Cancer – Consumption of This Meat Increases Risk

A new study shows that eating too much red meat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. FITBOOK examines the study.

Lung nodules can be cancerous, but they are usually harmless.

Causes and Treatment What Is a Lung Nodule and How Dangerous Can It Be?

Lung nodules: often harmless, sometimes a warning sign. FITBOOK explains how doctors identify cancer risks and what tests follow.

New Study What’s Behind Every 8th Cancer Case

According to a recent study, one in eight cancer cases worldwide is linked to an infection. Here are the pathogens that increase cancer risk.

Research Men More Often Affected by Cancer: Study Identifies Key Factors

Men are more likely to develop cancer than women. A study reveals the roles that smoking, obesity, and other factors play in this disparity.

Study Reveals How Meat Increases Cancer Risk–and What Surprises About Poultry

A major European study shows that processed and white meats could increase cancer risk—especially in women.

For people with office jobs, long periods of sitting are part of everyday life. However, sitting for many hours each day can harm your health—sometimes with serious consequences.

Study Shows With Each Additional Hour of Sitting, the Risk of Cancer Increases

How are sitting and cancer connected? Data from more than 90,000 people suggest that particularly long periods of sitting could play a role.

Sabotage of Skin Cells Researchers have deciphered a potential trick of melanoma.

Black skin cancer can apparently manipulate healthy skin cells, thereby weakening the immune defense. A study reveals how melanoma does this.

According to a major analysis, alcohol can significantly increase the risk of developing cancer.

According to a Comprehensive Analysis Even One Drink Can Increase Cancer Risk

A recent analysis of 843 studies shows that even minimal alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of developing cancer.

A palpable lump is just one possible sign of breast cancer. Even subtle changes can indicate the disease.

Not Always a Knot! Additional Symptoms That Indicate Breast Cancer

The well-known lump is not the only warning sign of breast cancer. Other changes that may also indicate the disease.

Pterygium is a growth in the eye that has now been linked to skin cancer.

Study Shows This Growth on the Eye Could Indicate Skin Cancer

The sun can be dangerous for both the eyes and skin. A specific eye condition has now been linked to skin cancer.

Varieties Compared Are All Sausages Equally Unhealthy? Expert Conducts Sausage Check

When it comes to sausage, the choices are overwhelming: There are over 1,500 varieties. But which sausage is healthy and which isn't?

Alcohol Can Influence Breast Cancer Risk

A recent analysis summarizes the key findings from important studies.

Study These Drinks Increase Breast Cancer Risk in Women

A glass of wine in the evening? New insights reveal why alcohol's role in breast cancer risk deserves closer examination.

Research Study Reveals Why Some Smokers Get Cancer and Others Don't

Some smokers appear to be "spared" from cancer due to a genetic peculiarity. Recent research supports this theory.

Study Reveals Why Some Smokers Get Cancer and Others Don't

Cancer, Alzheimer's, Arteriosclerosis Does Canola Oil Really Make You Sick? Nutrition Expert Explains

Is rapeseed oil really unhealthy? FITBOOK explains the myths about cancer, alzheimer's, heart disease, and weight gain.

What Role Does Diet Play in Cancer Risk? An Oncologist Explains Myths and Exciting Research Developments

Professor David Khayat Top Oncologist Tells FITBOOK: "There Is No Universal Anti-Cancer Diet"

Prof. David Khayat debunks cancer myths on FITBOOK and explains what measures should be prioritized for prevention instead.

Diet May Influence Breast Cancer Risk in Women

According to the study Women who incorporate this into their diet can reduce their risk of breast cancer.

According to a study, a specific diet can reduce the risk of breast cancer. This is also true for women with an increased genetic predisposition.

According to the study Birth Year Appears to Influence Cancer Risk

Do People Age Faster Than Previous Generations, Leading to More Cancer Diagnoses in Younger Individuals? Study Provides Answers.

Physical fitness might be more crucial for lifespan than previously thought. The comparison to smoking also draws attention.

Analysis of Studies How Poor Fitness Truly Affects Mortality Risk

Which Fitness Metrics Promote a Longer Lifespan? New Recommendations Show Why the Current Minimum Isn't Enough

Current Figures This vaccination could have prevented hundreds of deaths

A study shows that an HPV vaccination not only reduces the risk of cervical cancer but can also prevent deaths.

At the "Vision Zero" summit hosted by BILD, experts from medicine, politics, and business gathered (from left to right): Prof. Michael von Bergwelt, Kati Degenhardt (BILD), Prof. Karl Broich, Daniel Steiners, Carolin Hulshoff Pol (BILD), Georg Kippels, Dr. Georg Ralle, Daniel Bahr, Prof. Christof von Kalle, Prof. Angelika Eggert, Dr. Ruth Hecker, Sarah Majorczyk (BILD), and Dr. Julia Löffler.

"Vision Zero" Summit at BILD Experts Aim to Reduce Preventable Cancer Deaths to Zero

At the Vision Zero Summit hosted by BILD, experts discussed innovations, data, and prevention strategies to combat preventable deaths.

It is rare, but men can also develop breast cancer.

Symptoms, Risk Factors Breast Cancer Also Affects Men: What You Should Know About the Disease

How does breast cancer manifest in men, and how is it treated? Studies shed light on risk factors.

Study Shows After Quitting Smoking–E-Cigarettes Double Lung Cancer Risk

New study data show that vaping after quitting smoking reduces health benefits. What risks remain?

Can Weight Loss Injections Affect Breast Cancer Risk?

48,000 Women Examined Study Shows Link Between Weight Loss Injection and Breast Cancer

Weight Loss Injections and Breast Cancer Are the Focus of a U.S. Study: The Role of GLP-1 Medications

Researchers are testing a newly developed drug against key tumor drivers.

Hope for Those Affected Pancreatic Cancer–New Drug Shows Surprising Success

A new study on pancreatic cancer reveals that a compound could slow tumor growth and improve prognosis.

Research Should Men Have 21 Ejaculations a Month?

According to a study, having 21 ejaculations per month may protect men from prostate cancer. A doctor provides context for the research.

Diagnosis Was Announced in 2023 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill: 'No More Cancer in My Body'

In 2023, "Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill announced that he had cancer. He has now declared that he is cancer-free.

Research This Underrated Organ Could Protect Against Cancer

The thymus, or thymus gland, is a seemingly underestimated small organ. According to a study, it may help protect against cancer.