Can low-carbohydrate or low-fat diets prolong life in middle-aged and older adults?
A prospective cohort study looks at the effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on mortality in middle-aged and older adults. …
Can a healthy diet prevent prostate cancer?
New findings suggest that adhering to healthy diets has no effect on prostate cancer risk, but following a Western diet might increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. …
Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer
A new study indicates that acupressure and acupuncture may help reduce pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer. …
Cells’ exosomes may improve the delivery of anticancer drugs to tumors
Cell-derived exosomes––small membrane-bound extracellular vesicles that transport molecules from one cell to another––can be effective vehicles for delivering cancer treatments to tumors. …
Acid reflux disease may increase risk of cancers of the larynx and esophagus
Large prospective study finds that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is linked with higher risks of various cancers of the larynx and esophagus. …
New trial results question standard treatment plan for rheumatoid arthritis
In a clinical trial of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, treatment with upadacitinib provided greater benefits than methotrexate, the most commonly used initial therapy …
Vitamin D may help prevent a common side effect of cancer immunotherapy
New research indicates that taking vitamin D supplements may help prevent a potentially serious side effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors. …
Lung diseases linked to higher rheumatoid arthritis risk
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were each associated with increased risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis …
Researchers trace coronavirus outbreak in China to snakes
A new study provides important insights on the potential origins of the most recent outbreak of viral pneumonia in China, …
Many older hospitalized patients with cancer experience malnutrition
Results from a new study indicate that older hospitalized patients with cancer may have a high risk of being malnourished and experiencing symptoms such as loss of appetite and nausea, …
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