Daraxonrasib, which nearly doubled patients’ survival time, fights the disease in a new way. It bear-hugs a cancer protein that drives cell growth.
Category: 5. Health
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A new pancreatic cancer pill may be a game changer for patients
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Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain
More than one billion people worldwide now live with obesity, a condition that raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer. Yet losing weight and keeping it off can be extremely difficult. The body does not simply respond to fewer calories in a…
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Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes
Fish oil may have a surprising role in the fight against insulin resistance, especially in a form of type 2 diabetes that is often overlooked. A Brazilian study published in Nutrients found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduced glucose intolerance and weakened insulin resistance in rats…
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AI-Fabricated Citations In Over 2,800 Biomedical Journal Articles
A correspondence to The Lancet described how over a three-year period, 4,046 references in 2,810 published scientific journal articles had been completely fabricated, presumably hallucinations by AI. (Photo: Getty)
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The use of artificial intelligence or AI by researchers to write their…
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Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening
It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under age 50 helped drive the American Cancer Society’s 2018 decision to recommend lowering…
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How Coffee Helps Your Gut And Your Brain
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I am a regular coffee drinker. I have also been interested in stories about beneficial health effects of coffee, such as recent articles documenting a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and of dementia.
Another recent paper highlights beneficial effects of…
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Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin
Melatonin supplements may help the body repair DNA damage linked to night shift work, according to a small clinical trial published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
The findings point to a possible way to counter one of the hidden biological effects of working through the night….
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This tomato-soy juice reduced inflammation in just four weeks
Drinking a specially formulated tomato-soy juice rich in plant compounds linked to health benefits reduced several markers of inflammation in adults with obesity after just four weeks, according to new research.
The findings suggest the beverage could serve as a functional food capable of…
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Kids Are Spending Nearly 7 To 9 Hours A Day On Screens, More Than Average Sleep Times
Excessive screen time can lead to significant developmental and learning delays.
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A new report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the Surgeon General has found that children and adolescents are spending more time than ever before on screens. Specifically,…
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What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
As public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo work to rein in a growing outbreak of a rare Ebola virus, other countries are establishing protocols for keeping their own populations safe.
As of May 27, 2026, Congo has reported more than 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases,…
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