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In a new study, researchers found that women who can exercise vigorously are at much lower risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, and...
Acupuncture could reduce dry mouth caused by cancer treatment
In a new study, researchers found that after receiving acupuncture treatment three days a week during the course of radiation treatment, head and neck...
Common anti-inflammatory drug may help reduce cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found aspirin use three or more times per week is linked to reductions in all-cause, any cancer, gastrointestinal cancer,...
Scientists develop new drugs to treat blood cancer
In a new study, researchers have discovered a safe and potent next generation of drugs to fight multiple types of leukemia and lymphoma in...
Scientists find the key to early detection of colon cancer
Colorectal cancer, the third most prevalent cancer globally, is a relatively slow-moving disease. This means it takes a long period of time before reaching...
Stricter alcohol policies may help lower cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found a new association between more restrictive alcohol policies and lower rates of cancer mortality.
The research was conducted by...
Short-term health impacts of prostate cancer detection methods
In a new study, researchers examined the short-term degree of discomfort associated with two different prostate cancer detection methods: prostate MRIs and prostate biopsies.
They...
Cancer seems to have trouble spreading in microgravity
There are several health risks that come with going to space.
Aside from the increased exposure to solar radiation and cosmic rays, there are the...
5 things about cancer everyone should know
Americans have a 1 in 3 chance of developing cancer in their lifetime, and a 1 in 5 chance of dying from it.
But despite...
New evidence that fruits and vegetables help fight colon cancer
In a new study, researchers found new evidence that natural compounds in fruits and vegetables, known as flavonoids, can help prevent colon cancer.
They suggest...
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Scientists find the major cause of autism
In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
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These two types of drugs are linked to dementia
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found popular pain drug opioid tramadol (marketed as ConZip and Ultram) may increase the risk of developing hypoglycemia, or...
Popular high blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel disease
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
In a recent study, researchers found that a widely used type of painkiller may increase risks of heart failure and kidney disease.
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