Could zinc stop cancer in its tracks? It's possible, according to new research done by biologists at the University of Texas at Arlington. Zui Pan and her team study how esophageal cancer cells grow.

Early diagnosis of breast cancer could one day be possible via a simple blood test that detects changes in zinc in the body. Scientists have taken techniques normally used for studying climate change ...

"Zinc is a macronutrient essential for maintaining memory, healing wounds, curing cough, cold and ulcers and preventing acne. Zinc is best absorbed with a proper balance of other nutrients as found in ...

A mineral common in everyday foods may have cancer-fighting potential when it comes to esophageal cancer, according to a new study. Acid reflux is one of the most common conditions, experienced by ...

Many people use zinc supplements to boost immunity or improve acne symptoms. Learn how much zinc is safe for you, and what to watch for if you use it long term.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have discovered that zinc targets and blocks a specific calcium channel in esophageal cancer cells, preventing ...

It may be possible to develop a simple blood test that, by detecting changes in the zinc in our bodies, could help to diagnose breast cancer early, scientists say. In a world-first, the researchers ...

Typically, breast cancer is identified once it becomes symptomatic—when swelling or a lump becomes noticeable. By that time, the cancer might have spread beyond the breast tissue and into lymph nodes ...

In a groundbreaking study published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry, our research team uncovered the molecular mechanism by which zinc-dependent proteins, known as macrodomains, reverse ...

As many as two billion people around the world have diets deficient in zinc, and experts are concerned about the health implications for the prevention of infectious disease, DNA damage and cancer.

Scientists have known for decades that zinc may play a role in maintaining the health of the prostate, the walnut-size gland in males, located just behind the bladder. Now, studies led by Agricultural ...