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MRI slides of a screening for prostate cancer

Date: 2025/03/27 - 21:00

Going to screenings may lower death risk from prostate cancer by 23%

Men who avoided prostate cancer screening appointments were significantly more likely to die from the disease, according to the world's largest prostate cancer screening study.

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Date: 2025/03/27 - 18:32

Males Who Skip Prostate Screenings Could Face 45% Higher Risk of Death: Study

Men who avoided prostate cancer screening were significantly more likely to die from the disease, according to a large European trial. The reasons for ignoring prostate cancer screening are complex but may be related to a lack of education about the importance of the diagnostic procedure.

Date: 2025/03/26 - 03:00

Chewing Gum Could Release Thousands of Microplastics Into Saliva, Study Finds

A new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics, the health effects of which are not yet fully understood.

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Date: 2025/03/24 - 21:00

Diets filled with nutrient-dense plant foods tied to lower IBD risk

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Date: 2025/03/22 - 10:31

Red wine or white? Which one is worse for cancer risk?

White wine may increase the risk for cancer, recent cohort studies suggest. More specifically, it is linked to increased skin cancer risk in women.

Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:00

NIH researchers develop eye drops that slow vision loss in animals

Treatment shows potential to slow the progression of human degenerative eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa.

Date: 2025/03/20 - 23:32

Two Studies Link Cannabis Use to Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack

A retrospective study found that cannabis users were six times as likely to have a heart attack compared to non-users, while a large meta-analysis of 12 previous studies showed that cannabis users had a 50% higher risk of a heart attack.

From left to right, Professor David Komander, Dr. Nicholas Kirk, Dr. Sylvie Callegari, and Dr. Alisa Glukhova

Date: 2025/03/20 - 11:31

Scientists unveil how key protein malfunctions and leads to Parkinson's

Researchers have revealed for the first time how a key protein linked to Parkinson's mutates, leads to cell death in the brain by disrupting mitochondria and causes disease.

Date: 2025/03/20 - 00:00

Compounding Pharmacies to Stop Making Ozempic, Zepound Knockoffs: What to Know

The FDA ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making copycat versions of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound now that the GLP-1 drug shortage has ended. People who rely on compounded GLP-1s say they may not be able to afford brand-name versions, which are often not covered by insurance.

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Date: 2025/03/19 - 22:31

Study finds why 'night owls' have a higher risk for depression than 'early risers'

Scientists have found evidence suggesting that “night owls” who prefer to stay active at night may be at a greater risk for depression than "early risers” who are awake more during daylight hours.