Cancer

Health & Environment

New cancer cases can double by 2050, urgent action needed: WHO

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26,000 lives every day, according to a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Health & Environment

NYU Abu Dhabi researchers develop smart MRI molecules to detect cancer

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed smart molecules capable of both detecting and treating cancer, offering a safer and more precise approach to care. Farah Benyettou, lead researcher, and Thirumurugan Prakasam, a research scientist, were part of the team.