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5 Behaviors to Help Prevent Cancer
It's estimated human choices and behaviors cause 40 to 50% of cancer deaths. Here are some lifestyle tips to help prevent certain kinds of cancer.
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Cannabis for Treating IBD: Hope or Hype?
For patients with IBD, medical marijuana may be used as a potential therapy to manage symptoms, but it may not work for everyone. A gastroenterologist breaks down what we know so far from studies.
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Accelerating Children’s Access to New Treatments for High Risk Brain Tumors
For children diagnosed with high risk brain tumors, an exclusive global network helps promising clinical trials underway.
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Getting Heart Healthy with a Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet can lower your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Learn how to get started with this heart healthy recipe.
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Middle-Aged Adults Worried About Health Insurance Costs Now, Uncertain for Future
Health insurance costs weigh heavily on many people in their 50s and early 60s, and even more are concerned about affording healthcare when they retire.
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Anti-Leukemia Compound Induces Complete Remission in Mouse Models
Research behind a drug compound that causes complete remission of a leukemia subtype in mouse models has recently spurred a human clinical trial.
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Hospitals Play Key Role in Reducing C-Section Rates
Hospital choice, higher maternal BMI and larger baby size increase chances of cesarean deliveries, according to an abstract presented at the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual Pregnancy Meeting.
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How Hereditary Genetic Testing Results Impact Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer patients who test positive for an inherited genetic mutation, such as having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, may be receiving treatment based on future cancer risk, rather than guideline approved treatments for their diagnosed cancers, study finds.
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Abnormal Bone Formation After Trauma Explained and Reversed in Mice
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a form of abnormal healing typified by bone forming within muscle or soft tissue as the body heals from injury or surgery. Historically, there has been no treatment for HO, but new research suggests that could change.
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Half of Lupus Rashes Harbor High Levels of Bacteria Responsible for Infections
For patients with lupus, new study finds skin rashes may contain high levels of staph bacteria, which could be spreadable.
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Outside-The-Box Treatment Helps Teen With Aggressive Brain Cancer
Sam was diagnosed with glioblastoma his freshman year of high school. After three years of unconventional therapies, he’s enjoying life as a college freshman.
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Study Supports Standardized Blood Thinner Coordination Before Elective Procedures
A new quality improvement study found involving the anticoagulation clinic before elective gastrointestinal endoscopy could help facilitate antithrombotic medication management.
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A Mission to Improve Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Across the Globe
A doctor develops a new training program to help improve testing and care available for those with the genetic disease, starting in the Middle East.
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What’s Threatening Access to a Key Tool in Fighting the Opioid Epidemic?
Buprenorphine is an effective treatment of opioid use disorder, including addiction to painkillers and heroin. A bill in Congress aims to close a legal loophole that affects products containing it.
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10 Heart Tests Your Doctor Might Order, and What They Mean
What to know about the different heart tests your doctor recommends.