Viral trend has teen boys taking cancer drugs to grow taller, as doctors warn of the risks
Doctors are raising concerns about “heightmaxxing,” an online trend reportedly leading some teenagers to take black-market cancer drugs in hopes of getting taller. The medication drawing attention is erdafitinib, sometimes called “ERDA” or “Erta” online. It is a prescription drug approved for certain cases of advanced bladder cancer. Teenagers, mostly boys, are said to be […]
Joe Biden responds to critics who said he concealed his stage 4 cancer diagnosis in his upcoming memoir
Former President Joe Biden has addressed claims that he concealed his cancer diagnosis while in office, writing in his forthcoming memoir that the accusations were painful and unfounded. Biden was diagnosed in May 2025 with an aggressive prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. In the book, he says he was taken aback by […]
New study links exposure to a common chemical with an aggressive type of cancer
Two persistent chemicals known as PFAS may be linked to a higher risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. PFAS are synthetic substances that degrade slowly and can accumulate in the environment and the body. They have been used in products such […]
Joe Biden says cancer slowed him down and limited his tour to promote his memoir.
Former President Joe Biden said Sunday that his cancer treatment may limit how many events he can attend to promote his upcoming memoir. Some days, he said, are harder than others. Promise Me, America is due out Nov. 17. The book looks back on Biden’s four years in the White House, including the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
A new cancer treatment method may help the body’s immune cells fight tumors for longer
Researchers say a temporary boost to a protein called p53 may help immune cells keep fighting cancer for longer. In laboratory tests, specially prepared T cells treated with the approach were better at killing melanoma cells. The study, from UCLA Health’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and published in Frontiers in Immunology, looked at T cells—immune […]
Kim Kardashian’s esophagitis is linked to her father Robert’s esophageal cancer.
Kim Kardashian Speaks About Health Concerns Kim Kardashian disclosed that she recently underwent surgery to remove certain irregularities from her esophagus during an episode of her family’s show, “The Kardashians.” In the latest episode released on Thursday, the 46-year-old reality star mentioned feeling unusually tired, initially attributing it to her busy lifestyle. “I’ve been feeling […]
Genomic test for prostate cancer may help men avoid unnecessary hormone treatment
New Diagnostic Test Could Transform Prostate Cancer Treatment A new diagnostic test has the potential to significantly enhance the experiences of millions of men dealing with prostate cancer. Researchers from University College London (UCL) investigated a tissue-based molecular test named Decipher. Their goal was to identify which men with high-risk prostate cancer could benefit from […]
Vanessa Trump shares initial indication of ‘highly invasive’ breast cancer and discusses her treatment.
Vanessa Trump shared that the initial sign of her “very invasive” breast cancer was an overwhelming sense of fatigue, something she discussed in a recent interview. The 48-year-old opened up about her experience with her daughter Kai, 18, and Dr. Nicole Saphier during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, revealing that she felt “extremely tired” even when […]
Vanessa Trump shares that she is now free of cancer following her fight with breast cancer.
Vanessa Trump has shared an uplifting update, announcing that she is now cancer-free after her battle with breast cancer. This heartfelt news was revealed in a recent video featuring her daughter, Kai Trump, just months after she publicly disclosed her diagnosis. In a snippet posted on Instagram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 19-year-old Kai, who […]
Vanessa Trump announces she is now free of cancer after her fight with breast cancer.
Vanessa Trump has shared some uplifting news: she is now cancer-free after her battle with breast cancer. In a heartfelt video released alongside her daughter, Kai Trump, she revealed this significant update months after making her diagnosis public. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 19-year-old Kai, the granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, posted a teaser […]