A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins.
The team, led by researchers from the University of British…
Category: 5. Health
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Omega-6 fatty acid promotes the growth of an aggressive type of breast cancer, study finds
Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat “triple negative” breast cancer subtype, according to a…
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New options for controlling type 2 diabetes
Nearly 40% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes imperil their health by stopping their medication within the first year, UVA Health diabetes experts note in a new paper highlighting a growing array of treatment options.
The pragmatic new…
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Awareness grows of cancer risk from alcohol consumption
Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, with more than half of Americans now saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer,…
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JPMorgan’s Health Unit To Invest In Small Business Health Plans
JPMorgan Chase’s Morgan Health unit will invest into a company called Venteur to boost the venture’s … More
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A new antifungal drug works in a surprising way
A newly discovered bacterial weapon against fungi can kill even drug-resistant strains, raising hopes for a new antifungal drug.
Fungal infections have been spreading rapidly and widely in recent years, fueled in part by climate…
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As A Measles Outbreak Spikes, NIH Cuts Funding On Vaccine Hesitancy
Bethesda, MD, U.S.: Exterior view of the main building of the National Institutes of Health. The NIH … More
A measles…
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10 Science-Backed Habits That (Actually) Improve Your Appearance
Science-based wellness habits are linked to improved measures of appearance including improved skin … More
When most people hear “wellness habits,” they think of things you can do to make you feel…
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Vitamin A And Its Role In Treating Measles
RAFAH REFUGEE CAMP, GAZA STRIP – JULY 4: A Palestinian child is vaccinated against measles and … More
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Will RFK Jr.’s Policies Help Or Harm?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC. (Photo by … More
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has never been afraid to challenge conventional wisdom— sometimes acting…
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