Wei Zheng

June 29, 2015

Healthy diet linked to lower death rates among low-income residents in Southeastern U.S.

A low-fat diet rich in plants, whole grains and seafood, and low in red and processed meats, sweets and sugary drinks was linked with a lower risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, cancer or other diseases among a population of low-income, mostly African American individuals living in the Southeast.

By Craig Boerner
February 26, 2015

Cancer survival improvements vary by age, race

Improvements in cancer diagnosis and treatment have led to longer survival for most cancer patients in the United States. However, the improvement in survival was substantially greater among younger patients and those who are white in most of the cancers studied, according to new research by Vanderbilt University investigators.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 29, 2015

Event honors new holders of endowed chairs at VU

Six Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Jan. 28 at the Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder
August 21, 2014

Study in East Asians identifies genes tied to colon cancer risk

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of death among populations around the world. While diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors can influence the risk of developing the disease, hereditary factors also play an important role.

By VUMC News and Communications
Asian woman and daughter laughing
July 24, 2014

Gene study focuses on breast cancer in East Asian women

A new study in East Asian women has identified three genetic changes linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. The research, led by Vanderbilt University investigators, was published online this week in Nature Genetics.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2014

Rising tobacco epidemic in Asia linked to elevated risk of death

A new study estimates that tobacco smoking has been linked to approximately 2 million deaths among adult men and women in Asia in recent years and predicts a rising death toll.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 1, 2014

Cutting-edge research to be showcased in May

By Bill Snyder
April 4, 2013

Cancer studies reveal new genetic variants

The future of cancer is becoming clearer. And it’s not looking so good for cancer.
By Bill Snyder
January 10, 2013

Three new genetic links to colorectal cancer revealed

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have identified three new genetic “hotspots” linked to colorectal cancer.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 31, 2012

Green tea found to reduce rate of some GI cancers

Green tea may lower risk of some digestive cancers.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 20, 2012

High consumption of vitamin E may lower liver cancer risk

By VUMC News and Communications
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