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New Science Spotlight Articles
Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
January 05, 2026
Deciphering interactions between colorectal cancer risk factors
From the GECCO Coordinating Center, Public Health Sciences Division
Tanning bed use declines, new study shows
Rate of use has dipped slightly but 10 million Americans are still using tanning salons regularly
Bulk it up: High-fiber laxatives linked to lower colorectal cancer risk
But non-fiber types may actually boost risk of disease, Fred Hutch analysis finds
Fiber-based laxatives linked to decreased risk of colorectal cancer: study
Conversely, non-fiber laxatives are associated with increased cancer risk
Surgeon general: Stop sunbathing and get out of the tanning bed
New report issues ‘call to action’ in wake of rising skin cancer rates
Tanning beds get a black label warning
Citing skin cancer risks, new FDA regulations caution against use by teens
Study finds link between allergies and increased risk of blood cancers in women - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Gender may play a role in the association of chronic immune stimulation and development of hematologic cancers
Omega-3 fatty acids may boost prostate cancer risk
Conversely, Brasky and colleagues find high percentage of unhealthy trans-fatty acids linked with decreased high-grade prostate cancer risk
Fish oil may reduce breast cancer risk
PHS study first to demonstrate potential link with supplements