The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched the ASPIRE trial-a large-scale, Phase III clinical study investigating whether adding chemotherapy to current standard treatments can extend survival for men living with…
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Researchers discover how HIV hides in different parts of the body
Researchers at Western University and the University of Calgary have discovered how HIV hides in different parts of the body by embedding itself into the DNA of cells in a tissue-specific manner, offering new insights into why the…
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Major gut microbiota perturbations in firstborn infants compared to those with older siblings soon after delivery | BMC Pediatrics
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Doctor suggests 5 signs of fatty liver one can check at home
Fatigue in fatty liver disease isn’t ordinary tiredness. It’s a constant sense of low energy, even after adequate rest. The liver plays a key role in converting nutrients into energy. When fat builds up inside it, this energy process slows…
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4 Signs You Might Need a Fiber Supplement
- Whole foods are the best source of fiber—supplements should only fill short-term gaps.
- Fiber supplements can ease constipation, bloating, hunger and high cholesterol.
- Start slowly with supplements and get guidance from a health care…
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Frailty Strongly Linked to Heart Complications in COPD Patients
A decade-long study conducted by researchers from Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, found that frailty significantly increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events…
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Your Life’s Purpose Could Be Keeping Dementia at Bay, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Having a purpose in life could help reduce the chance of developing dementia, according to a recent study by researchers from the University of California, Davis.
The findings are based on data collected on 13,765 participants aged 45 and…
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Scientists use nanoparticles to clear Alzheimer’s brain plaque in mice
1 of 2 | Before-and-after fluorescence microscope images of a mouse brain show red-colored build-ups of toxic amyloid beta plaque (L) and the same brain 12 hours after being treated with nanoparticles. Spanish and Chinese scientists say their…
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Oral health and brain health go together – Deseret News
My wife is a dental hygienist, so I frequently hear about the benefits of brushing and flossing. She’s been known to brush several times a day and can occasionally be seen flossing throughout the day when she thinks no one is watching.
As you…
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