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Researchers find new way to treat colon cancer

In a new study, researchers have identified a key protein that supports the growth of many colorectal cancers. The findings reveal that a protein called...

Essential oil poisoning is on the rise

In a new study, researchers found that poisoning by essential oil exposure is frequent and on the rise in Australia, with 63% of cases...

Scientists find the leading cause of vision loss in older people

In a new study, researchers found that diets heavy in red meat and fatty foods could help spur a leading cause of vision loss...

These diabetes drugs linked to dangerous genital infection

In a new study, researchers found that people who are taking a newer class of medications to treat type 2 diabetes may experience pain,...

Scientists find better way to predict death risk of heart failure

In a new study, researchers found a new way to predict which patients with "stable" heart failure—those who have heart injury but do not...

Proton therapy may lower side effects in cancer treatment

In a new study, researchers found that proton therapy leads to a much lower risk of side effects severe enough to lead to unplanned...

This beer plant may help treat liver and colon cancer

Hops are a type of plant that adds flavor, color, and bitterness to beer. In a recent study from Oregon State University, researchers found a...

Artificial sweeteners and diet soda may not harm your blood sugar, this study shows

Artificial sweeteners have been marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar for many years. Compare with real sugar, they contain much fewer or zero calories. However,...

Hospitals send some patients home with risky antibiotic prescriptions

In a new study, researchers found that many patients head home with prescriptions for fluoroquinolones — powerful but risky antibiotics. This can increase their risk...

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to brain inflammation

In patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, there has been a limited understanding of how this inflammation affects the brain. In a...