Cancer risk established before birth

A person’s lifetime risk for cancer may begin before they are even born, reports a paradigm-shifting study by Van Andel Institute scientists. The findings, published in Nature Cancer, identified two

New technology helps in hunt for new cancer drug combinations

A revolutionary new technology has been applied to reveal the inner workings of individual cancer cells — potentially identifying more effective treatment combinations for people with cancer. A joint Walter

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women

Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection. The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the end of a woman’s reproductive