Technology used for solar power may be able to detect and attack cancer cells. Light-activated fluorescent dyes may be able to be used in diagnosis, image-guided surgery, and tumor treatment.

A study found that a high fiber and yogurt diet was linked to a lower risk of lung cancer. People in the highest quintile of fiber and yogurt consumption had a 33% risk reduction.

Polygenic risk scores (a score for disease risk) found that higher blood pressure and obesity are causally related to shorter lifespan. High blood pressure and obesity have a heritable aspect, but can be controlled.

Mice with extra long telomeres lived 13% longer, as well as had less cancer and delayed metabolic aging. Telomeres are the caps on the ends of chromosomes, which are a marker of aging.