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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Could a once-daily pill for seizures also treat Alzheimer's disease?

A recent study suggests that a drug approved for the treatment of seizures may also help treat Alzheimer's in people who do not carrry the genetic mutation that predisposes them to dementia.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Is coffee good for your heart health? 3 studies offer insights

Can drinking coffee yield cardiovascular benefits? Can too much caffeine increase stroke risk? Three recent studies examine the latest evidence.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Mindfulness may be as effective as antidepressant for anxiety symptoms

Miindfulness-based stress reduction may be as effective as escitalopram (Lexapro — an SSRI commonly used to treat depression and anxiety), in relieving anxiety symptoms, a new study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Mitochondria may trigger Crohn's disease by disrupting the gut microbiome

A new study explores the role of dysfunctioning mitochondria and a disrupted gut microbiome as a possible trigger of Crohn's disease.

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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.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Can standing too much be harmful to heart health?

Standing more does not improve heart health compared with sitting and may increase a person's risk for circulatory issues such as deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins, a new study finds.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

How do hormonal IUDs affect breast cancer risk?

A recent study has, for the first time, looked at how hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) use can affect a person's risk of breast cancer.

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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 jumping rope as a form of aerobic exercise in a field

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Aerobic exercise may prevent ‘brain fog’ after chemotherapy for breast cancer

Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, who also began an aerobic exercise program at the same time, reported significant improvements in both cognitive function and quality of life.

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.