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A scientist looks into a microscope to examine cancer cells

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Combination therapy shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer

A combination of two types of therapeutic agents selectively killed breast cancer cells in a clinical trial, offering hope for a new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.

feminine presenting person with long curly red hair pulling on their t-shirt to uncover their midriff

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Is the gut microbiome key to endometriosis, IBD diagnosis and treatment?

A simple stool test could help diagnose endometriosis, as well as some gut-related conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It may also offer clues as to how to treat them.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may protect brain health, several studies show

A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive function by reducing inflammation.

white dog with black spots sleeping in front of someone's feet clad in bright green sneakers

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Sleep, stress, and gut imbalances may impact colorectal cancer progression

A new study shows that stress can affect colorectal cancer progression by altering gut balance. It comes in the wake of research highlighting the importance of sleep to gut health and tumor progression.

young white woman feeding a spoonful of fruit bites to a young Black man

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Carbs or fats for breakfast? Which is best for healthy weight in men vs women?

A recent study suggests that a carbohydrate-rich breakfast for men and a fat-rich breakfast for women may be best for maintaining a healthy weight, due to sex-specific metabolic differences.

mature woman sitting on the floor repotting plants

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Tenecteplase more likely to lead to 'excellent' stroke recovery, study finds

A recent paper reports that the use of the drug tenecteplase, not yet approved for stroke treatment in the U.S., may lead to slightly better outcomes after a stroke than the commonly used alteplase.

Three sugary powdered doughnuts piled on top of each other like a tower

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Having a 'sweet tooth' may raise risk of conditions like depression and diabetes

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, and depression may be higher in people with a "sweet tooth" who prefer sugary foods, new research suggests.

A woman undergoing chemotherapy for cervical cancer ties a headscarf around her head in front of a mirror

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Combined therapy may help treat, prevent recurrence in cervical cancer

A six-week treatment of chemotherapy before chemoradiotherapy could improve survival rates in people with cervical cancer, results of a phase 3 clinical trial suggest.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Semaglutide drugs may help keep Alzheimer's at bay

People with type 2 diabetes who use semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy appear to have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, new evidence shows.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Parkinson’s, ADHD tied to genes that affect brain volume

Certain genes influence the volume of key brain regions, which, in turn, could play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease and ADHD, a new study suggests.