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Date: 2025/01/12 - 10:31

Exercise may help stop cancer progression, lower death risk

Physical activity before cancer diagnosis is associated with a decreased risk of cancer progression and death, a new study, which focused mostly on breast and prostate cancer patients, found.

Date: 2024/12/13 - 20:00

Intermittent fasting may slow hair growth, study finds

Intermittent fasting resulted in a hair growth speed reduction of 18% in adults who practiced the diet compared to controls who were eating a regular diet, a new study found.

Date: 2024/12/10 - 16:00

Diet rich in whole plant foods and fish may keep colon cancer at bay

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, and dairy may help lower the risk of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal cancer, recent research suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/18 - 22:31

White button mushroom extract may help slow progression of prostate cancer

After treatment with white button mushroom extract in mice and patients with prostate cancer, scientists discovered a decline in the amount of immune-suppressing cells in tumors.

Date: 2024/11/12 - 19:00

Researchers uncover new role of mutant proteins in some of the deadliest cancers

Findings could point to new ways to treat RAS-driven cancers.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Diet, Lifestyle Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer as Diagnoses Spike in Younger Women

Dr. Marisa C. Weiss with Breastcancer.org offers insights on early-onset breast cancer, modifiable risk factors, and tips for lowering risk through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

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.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

80% of Strokes Are Preventable. Here's How to Reduce Your Risk

New guidelines for stroke prevention from the American Stroke Association highlight unique risk factors for women and how social determinants of health impact stroke risk. The new recommendations emphasize the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.

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.

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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.