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This drug may activate colon cancer growth

This colon cancer drug may activate colon cancer growth

In a new study, researchers found that a type of colon cancer drug may actually activate a cancer-promoting process in cancer cells. This can make...
New smart insulin may prevent common side effect in diabetes treatment

New smart insulin may prevent common side effects in diabetes treatment

In a new study, researchers have developed a new type of insulin that could prevent a common side effect in people who use the...
Lifting weight 1 hour per week may reduce risks for heart attack and stroke

Lifting weight 1 hour per week may reduce risks for heart attack and stroke

In a new study, the team found that lifting weights for less than an hour a week may help reduce the risks for heart...
Men need to do these 4 things to protect prostate health

Men need to do these 4 things to protect prostate health

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among men in the U.S. Every year, it is estimated that more than 180,000 men are diagnosed...
4 harms of summer heat you should know

4 harms of summer heat you should know

Many people like summer because it brings lots of sunshine and fun. But the high temperature and humidity could potentially harm your health. Henry Wang, MD...
Benefits and harms of legal marijuana you should know

Benefits and harms of legal marijuana you should know

In a new study, scientists found that legal marijuana may help reduce chronic pain, but it can increase drug abuse, injury due to overdoses,...
Intensive blood pressure lowering may make this stroke less dangerous

Intensive blood pressure lowering may make this stroke less dangerous

In a new study, researchers found that lowering blood pressure intensively may reduce brain bleeding in a type of stroke called spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. The...
Feeling healthy may not mean a low risk of heart disease

Feeling healthy may not mean a low risk of heart disease

In a new study, researchers found feeling healthy is not a good indicator of a low heart disease risk. People still need to do medical...
Older Americans need better ways to prevent dementia

Older Americans need better ways to prevent dementia

In a new national poll, researchers found that many older Americans worry about declining brain health, especially if their loved ones have memory loss...
Chronic sleep loss may lead to memory problems

Chronic sleep loss may lead to memory problems

In a new study, researchers found chronic sleep loss due to insomnia is strongly linked to memory problems and cognitive issues. The harmful effect strongly...