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Health news • Jun 01

WORLD IN BRIEF:Brazil probes suspected Ebola cases, Africa Ebola tally hits 263, Ghana passes anti LGBTQ bill and other stories

Israel has seized the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in its campaign against Hezbollah...

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Health news • Jun 01

2 Key Nutrients That May Promote Colon Cancer Cell Death, According to a New Study

Healthy fats and fiber may work together to support colon health by promoting cell death. Learn more about this new study.

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Health news • Jun 01

Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

A pill has been found to almost double the survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, with experts describing the trial as a game changer.

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Health news • Jun 01

World faces cancer workforce crisis with 100m staff shortfall, report warns

Researchers say healthcare systems could be overwhelmed by 2050 as global burden of disease continues to rise.

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Health news • Jun 01

Daily pill can double survival time for world’s deadliest cancer, trial shows | Pancreas cancer

A daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world's deadliest cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial that experts are saying is...

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Health news • Jun 01

Copper Age children in Spain suffered widespread respiratory disease, skeletal study suggests

Study of 5000-year-old skeletons from Spain reveals widespread respiratory infections among Copper Age children.

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Health news • Jun 01

You Just Found Out You Have Chronic Kidney Disease—This Is What Experts Recommend You Do First

If you've recently been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, don't panic. Here's what kidney health experts recommend prioritizing.

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Health news • May 31

A standing ovation for RevMed, and caution for Akeso

A standing ovation for a pancreatic cancer treatment, a new approach for immunotherapy, and a new strategy for risky prostate cancer case: ASCO day 3.

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Health news • May 31

Mass. town warns of ‘neurological symptoms’ spotted in animals

Animal control warned pet owners to be cautious due to the increase of wildlife in Athol displaying "neurological symptoms."

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Health news • May 31

Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment...

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Health news • May 31

Italian and Brazilian authorities investigate possible Ebola cases as outbreak grows

Authorities in Italy and Brazil say they are investigating suspected Ebola infections, as the number of cases in central Africa continues to rise.

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Health news • May 31

Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection

Health authorities in Brazil are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in the country's two biggest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

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Health news • May 31

‘Landmark’ pancreatic cancer drug keeps patients alive for twice as long

The highly anticipated results of a clinical trial for the pill, daraxonrasib, have been released, giving doctors hope for treating the stubbornly lethal...

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Health news • May 31

These states are seeing their worst tick activity in nearly 10 years

All regions of the United States are reporting above-average tick activity this year.

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Health news • May 31

Mysterious Origins of The Nicotine Molecule Are Finally Revealed

People have been consuming tobacco for millennia, though it wasn't until the late 1820s that nicotine was first extracted from tobacco plants.

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Health news • May 31

Over 40 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda

Over 40 people have died in a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where government and international aid...

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Health news • May 31

New cancer shot dissolves whole tumors in patients

Doctors are highly praising “unprecedented” results from a shot for cancer that reportedly can eliminate whole tumors in some patients.

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Health news • May 31

WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo

Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia in eastern...

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Health news • May 31

How stress hormone shapes brain development: New clues to why early plasticity fades

Researchers have discovered a new way that brain plasticity is controlled in early life, offering insight into the little-understood phenomenon of...

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Health news • May 31

7 daily habits that can keep your teeth in tip-top shape

You might be surprised to know how oral health can affect the rest of your body. Here's how to keep your teeth and gums in good shape.

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