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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
New Cervical Cancer Treatment Improves Survival Rates, Clinical Trial Shows
Results from a phase 3 clinical trial show promise for a new standard of care for treating people with advanced cervical cancer. The new treatment includes a combination of induction chemotherapy followed by chemoradiotherapy.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway: 3 Key Changes to Know
In 2025, fewer Medicare Advantage plans will be available. Some health care providers will stop accepting certain Medicare Advantage plans. There will also be a drop in the number of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Poor Sleep In Your 40s Linked to Faster Brain Aging Later In Life
A new study reports that people in their 40s who have difficulty sleeping have a brain age 1.6 to 2.6 years older by the time they're in their 50s compared to people who consistently get quality sleep.
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.
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.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50
Heart diseases raise dementia risk: Could a common blood thinner lower it?
Recent research is looking at the way in which cardiovascular issue may play into the development of dementia, with one study suggesting that heparin, a common anticoagulant, may help delay Alzheimer's onset.
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.