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New breast cancer vaccine produces anti-tumor immunity safely

Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of the cells lining the breast lobules or ducts. In a study from the University of Washington, scientists found an...

How to reduce stomach bleeding risk caused by aspirin use

Aspirin in low doses is a very useful preventative drug in people at high risk of strokes or heart attacks. However, on rare occasions, it...

Does picking your nose really increase your risk of dementia?

No matter your age, we all pick our nose. However, if gripping headlines around the world are a sign, this habit could increase your risk...

How COVID-19 virus damages brain cells, and a potential treatment

Vaccines and emerging treatments have reduced the health consequences of COVID-19 in most patients. But the phenomenon of Long COVID, characterized by persisting symptoms that...

Drug combo for type 2 diabetes remains effective after 2 years

People with Type 2 diabetes often take metformin as first-line therapy to help stabilize their blood glucose. Eventually, some patients no longer respond to metformin...

Eating yogurt every day may help prevent high blood pressure

Globally, more than a billion people suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), putting them at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart...

Scientists find how to fight against treatment-resistant prostate cancer

In a study from Cedars-Sinai Cancer, scientists found a new method that could be effective against treatment-resistant prostate cancer.

Do we still need to hold onto COVID-19 vaccination cards?

Where is your COVID-19 vaccination card? Is it in your wallet or purse? Is it at home, buried in a pile of mail? Is it lost?

What long-term opioid use does to your body and brain

In his new autobiography, Matthew Perry reveals that his colon burst as a result of his addiction to opioid painkillers. The 53-year-old actor, who played...

How COVID-19 colliding with flu season and surge of RSV created ‘tripledemic’

Get ready for a bumpy ride, virus-wise, as autumn turns into winter this year. COVID-19 infections have run into an early flu season and a...