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Date: 2025/03/08 - 17:31

Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk

Scientists found that a low carb, low fiber diet combined with a particular strain of bacteria may increase polyps in the colon, which can lead to colorectal cancer.

Date: 2025/03/08 - 00:00

Aspirin may prevent cancer metastasis by boosting immune response

Through a mouse study, scientists have found that aspirin may help prevent metastases, or secondary tumors, by boosting the body’s immune response.

Date: 2025/03/02 - 11:02

Mediterranean diet could help lower cancer risk in obesity

High adherence to a Mediterranean diet could help reduce the risk for obesity-linked cancers by 6%, a new study shows.

Amy Schumer at Kinda Pregnant movie premiere

Date: 2025/02/11 - 21:32

Amy Schumer’s ‘Moon Face’ In ‘Kinda Pregnant’ Likely a Symptom of Cushing’s Syndrome

Amy Schumer joked about her "moon face" in her new comedy film "Kinda Pregnant." The actor and standup comedian has Cushing's syndrome, a condition that may cause significant facial swelling or bloating.

Date: 2025/02/09 - 18:00

Comedian Wanda Sykes Says Humor Helped Her Through Her Breast Cancer Journey

Comedian Wanda Sykes is raising breast cancer awareness in a new commercial airing on Superbowl Sunday. After Sykes was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer she underwent a double mastectomy.

Stroke and heart attack survivor Joanne Matos with her two sons

Date: 2025/02/04 - 21:32

How This 37-Year-Old Mom Learned to Thrive With Congestive Heart Failure

Joanne Matos, 37, was born with an enlarged heart and has congestive heart failure. Despite a stroke and two silent heart attacks, Matos learned how to thrive with her health condition and is the mother of two healthy children.

Close-up view of laboratory blood sample test tubes for colorectal cancer

Date: 2025/02/04 - 20:31

New test may predict which IBD patients have higher colorectal cancer risk

Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London have developed a new test that can predict colorectal cancer risk in people with IBD with more than 90% accuracy.

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Date: 2025/01/28 - 15:31

Calorie restriction plus common diabetes drug leads to higher remission rates

A combination of an SGLT-2 inhibitor drug and a moderately calorie-restrictive diet leads to higher rates of type 2 diabetes remission compared to just calorie restriction alone, new research has found.

A bottle of carbonated sparkling water against a dark backdrop, falling onto a surface and splashing water around it

Date: 2025/01/24 - 23:31

Drinking sparkling water may help with weight loss, study finds

A new study finds that drinking carbonated or sparkling water may contribute to weight loss via two mechanisms, though it may need other factors to make a significant impact.

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Date: 2025/01/23 - 21:00

Muscle fat may pose higher risk to heart health than other forms of fat

Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.