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Some Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Can Safely Skip Radiotherapy: Study
Women in the their 50s and 60s who’ve gone through menopause may be able to safely skip radiation treatment if they’re diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer, new research shows. The study focused on early...
- Posted December 7, 2023
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PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens
“Forever” PFAS chemicals appear to harm bone health in Hispanic teenagers, a new study finds. The more PFAS chemicals found in the bodies of Hispanic adolescents, the lower their bone density was, researchers report in the Dec....
- Posted December 7, 2023
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Watching Your Cholesterol? Virtual Doctor Visits Work Just as Well
In a win for telemedicine, new research shows that folks fighting high cholesterol benefit just as much from online coaching as they do from in-person visits with a dietitian. “This study reinforces the idea that comparable clinical...
- Posted December 7, 2023
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Exercise Brings Better Quality of Life to Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
Exercise can boost the quality of life of women who are battling advanced breast cancer, a new study has found. Women who took part in a nine-month structured exercise program reported less fatigue and a better overall...
- Posted December 7, 2023
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Could Put Brakes on Type 1 Diabetes
A drug long used to curb rheumatoid arthritis may be a potent foe against another immune disorder, type 1 diabetes. Australian researchers report that baricitinib (Olumiant) appears to help patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes maintain...
- Posted December 7, 2023
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Your Organs Are Aging Differently, and a New Test Could Pinpoint Risk
A certain organ or organs might be growing old faster than the rest of a person’s body, placing them at increased risk for disease and death, a new study suggests. About one in every five reasonably healthy...
- Posted December 7, 2023
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Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work and Socially
Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults’ blemishes might have even greater consequences for their social and professional reputation. People are less likely to want to be friends,...
- Posted December 7, 2023
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New Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Now Available, Company Says
The newly approved weight-loss medication known as Zepbound is now available for patients to take, drug maker Eli Lilly announced Tuesday. “Today opens another chapter for adults living with obesity who have been looking for a new...
- Posted December 6, 2023
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As One Spouse’s Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other’s: Study
In sickness and in health — and in blood pressure, too? A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse’s might, also. “Many people know that high blood pressure is common...
- Posted December 6, 2023
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Folks at High Risk of Heart Disease May Gain From Eating Mackerel, Tuna
Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds. Oily fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which cannot be...
- Posted December 6, 2023