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Health news • Jun 15

Experimental treatment kills prostate tumor cells while reawakening antitumor immunity

Cornell Prime dots – known as C' dots – are effective against prostate tumors, according to a new preclinical study led by investigators at Weill Cornell...

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Health news • Jun 15

Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared

Congolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly.

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Health news • Jun 15

The Link Between Vitamin C And Brain Health Just Got Even Clearer

We can't make our own vitamin C, so we need to imbibe enough of this essential nutrient through our diets. Through our bodies it flows, from the stomach,...

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Health news • Jun 15

Californian Contracts Fatal Disease 'Breeding Wild Rats'

Berkeley's first leptospirosis death in more than a decade has health officials sounding the alarm over rats and delayed medical care.

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Health news • Jun 15

6 Hobbies That May Help Slow Brain Aging as You Get Older

Studies show that regularly engaging in hobbies, like gardening, dancing, or playing music, may help slow the brain-aging process.1 Here are six that are...

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Health news • Jun 15

Dear Doctor: Charge patient saw on hospital bill had a limited relationship with reality

A patient questions the necessity and $11000 cost of hormone therapy for prostate cancer after radiation.

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Health news • Jun 15

Millions of Women Are Left Out of Menopause’s Moment

Women who can't take hormone therapy because of breast cancer or other diseases say they are deeply frustrated.

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Health news • Jun 15

Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit

For years, calcium and vitamin D supplements have been promoted as a simple way for older adults to protect their bones and prevent falls.

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Health news • Jun 15

Why your blood sugar may rise in summer even when you're eating 'Healthy,' and the smart swaps that can help

Summer has a way of changing what ends up on the plate. The soaring temperatures make cold drinks, juicy fruits, sweet lassis and refreshing sherbets almost...

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Health news • Jun 15

We’re not as helpless against dementia as we think

US dementia cases are projected to double by 2060. But age-specific risk has fallen about 13 percent per decade — and up to 45 percent of dementia may be...

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Health news • Jun 15

The Surprising High-Protein Ingredient You Should Be Adding to Your Smoothie—but Probably Aren’t

Silken tofu is an incredibly versatile ingredient to add to your smoothies for a big boost in nutrition, plant-based protein and an ultra-creamy texture...

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Health news • Jun 15

What is alpha-gal syndrome, the rare meat allergy caused by tick bites

A largely unknown illness caused by tick bites can cause a life-threatening meat allergy. Here is what you need to know.

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Health news • Jun 15

Adiposity and cancer: epidemiology, mechanisms and future perspectives

Excess adiposity is a major modifiable risk factor for at least 19 cancer types, and the burden of obesity-related cancer is expected to rise substantially...

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Health news • Jun 15

Adding Exercise to GLP‑1 Therapy Improves Long-Term Benefits, Multinational Study Finds

The combination could save billions in healthcare costs, leading fitness organizations to call for deeper integration of structured exercise in GLP-1...

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Health news • Jun 15

The Unexpected Gut Health Risk of Cutting Out Sugar

A surprising study found that cutting out sugar completely may disrupt the gut microbiome and worsen metabolic health. Cutting sugar out of your diet...

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Health news • Jun 15

The Anti-Inflammatory Foods Rheumatologists Want Every Patient To Eat More Of

If you suffer from arthritis, chronic pain or joint stiffness, you'll want to stock up on these doctor-approved ingredients.

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Health news • Jun 15

Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs were linked to a striking 30% reduction in breast cancer risk in a study of more than 110000 women.

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Health news • Jun 15

Ick…A tick! How to keep yourself safe as Missouri and Illinois face a nasty tick season

This year is on track to be one of the worst for tick-related emergency room visits. Here's what to do if one of the pests bites you.

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Health news • Jun 15

What COVID is teaching doctors about the relationship between viruses and cancer

The pandemic has left some evidence that viral infection may play a role in reawakening dormant cancer cells already present in a patient's body before...

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Health news • Jun 15

Popular drink has surprising effect on aging, science says

Coffee's health benefits have long been studied (and touted). But it depends on how you take your coffee.

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