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Blood test could help to detect lung cancer early

Lung cancer

Blood test could help to detect lung cancer early

19 Jun 2018

The methods, which look for mutations and genomic changes, were up to 89% effective in detecting late-stage lung cancers. Scientists are “one step closer” to being able to detect lung cancer early...

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Prostate cancer survival odds worse for smokers

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer survival odds worse for smokers

19 Jun 2018

(Reuters Health) - Prostate cancer patients who smoke are more likely to have tumors return, spread to other parts of the body, and become fatal than nonsmokers, a new study suggests. Researchers...

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Tailoring cancer treatment to genetic profile extends lives, study finds

Cancer

Tailoring cancer treatment to genetic profile extends lives, study finds

19 Jun 2018

A long-term ‘precision medicine’ study found improved outcomes when doctors engage in genetic sequencing of patients’ tumors Cancer patients with diseases that are difficult to treat may live longer...

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Antibiotic resistance could be countered by anti-bacterial viruses

Antibiotic resistance could be countered by anti-bacterial viruses

19 Jun 2018 • 1 comment

Research found some patients had lower E coli levels after being given cocktail of ‘phages’ Viruses that invade bacteria but leave human cells alone could help scientists find ways around the growing...

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Psoriasis: Effect on daily life and getting treatment

Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriasis: Effect on daily life and getting treatment

13 Jun 2018 • 1 Like • 5 comments

A member advocates for the information on psoriasis treatments to be available for every patient, no matter how advanced their psoriasis...

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Many in US take meds with depressive side effects: study

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Many in US take meds with depressive side effects: study

12 Jun 2018 • 4 comments

Tampa, June 12, 2018 (AFP) - One-third of Americans are taking prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as birth control pills, antacids and common heart medications, that may raise the risk of...

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NASH: the first World Awareness day for fatty-liver disease

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

NASH: the first World Awareness day for fatty-liver disease

12 Jun 2018

Starting from today, June 12 officially becomes International non-alcoholic steatohepatitis day*, which is a great opportunity to raise awareness about this disease thanks to the NASH community on...

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Tea towels 'can cause food poisoning'

Tea towels 'can cause food poisoning'

12 Jun 2018

Multi-use of tea towels is putting households at risk of food poisoning, research suggests. Scientists from the University of Mauritius examined 100 towels that had been used for a month. They found...

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Canada Senate passes bill legalizing recreational marijuana

Canada Senate passes bill legalizing recreational marijuana

8 Jun 2018

Ottawa, June 8, 2018 (AFP) - Canada's Senate passed a bill Thursday legalizing recreational marijuana, moving it closer to becoming the first member of the Group of Seven nations to legalize the...

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Vegetarian diet reduces heart disease death risk by 40 percent

Vegetarian diet reduces heart disease death risk by 40 percent

6 Jun 2018

The latest in a long line of papers on the many health benefits of reducing meat intake concludes that a plant-based diet is great news for your heart. Vegetarianism and veganism are steadily...

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How much should seniors exercise to improve brain function?

How much should seniors exercise to improve brain function?

6 Jun 2018 • 2 comments

To boost their reasoning skills and the brain's processing speed, seniors may need to exercise for 52 hours over a period of 6 months, concludes a new study. The good news is that low-intensity...

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How are liver function and cholesterol production linked?

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How are liver function and cholesterol production linked?

6 Jun 2018 • 5 comments

Most cholesterol in the body is made in the liver and is necessary for good health. But some forms of cholesterol can cause several health issues, including damage to the liver. Cholesterol is a...

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