Iron-deficiency anemia is a widespread health problem that often leads to fatigue, headaches, or even cravings for ice. Traditional oral iron supplements can help, but they often leave behind unabsorbed iron that irritates the digestive tract and triggers inflammation. Researchers reporting in…
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The hidden evolution making men’s sperm more dangerous with age
Genetic mutations that can cause disease become increasingly common in sperm as men grow older, and new evidence suggests this happens because certain DNA changes are actually favored during sperm production, according to new research.
In a major study published on October 8 in Nature,…
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Suffers Right Hamstring Injury
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels went down with a right hamstring injury during their NFL matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
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The Potential Benefits For Emerging Adults
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Earlier this year, Forbes.com released a report detailing an expert’s take on the crisis narrative within college mental health. This report highlighted a general tendency for society to pathologize normal human experiences, including emotions. Though significant…
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The Top 5 Reasons For Turmoil In The Medicare Advantage Market
Medicare Advantage plans may look different to seniors this year than in past years.
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Open Enrollment is upon us — and across the country, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are in more flux than usual. Premiums are up, benefits are changing,…
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This powerful drug combo cuts prostate cancer deaths by 40%
Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiation therapy may soon benefit from a powerful new treatment that has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the risk of death by more than 40%.
Researchers tested a therapy that combines enzalutamide, an existing cancer drug, with standard…
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Cancer patients who got a COVID vaccine lived much longer
People with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of beginning immunotherapy lived considerably longer than those who did not, according to new research.
Scientists from the University of Florida and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center…
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This tiny laser could transform how we see and sense the world
Laser technology plays a vital role in modern life, supporting everything from precise scientific measurements to advanced communication systems. It underpins technologies such as self-driving vehicles, high-speed fiber optic networks, and even tools that detect gases in the atmosphere.
A…
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These 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists finally know why
- SuperAgers are people over 80 whose memory performs as well as someone 30 years younger, showing that exceptional cognitive health can last a lifetime.
- They tend to be highly social, maintaining strong relationships and active lifestyles, and their brains appear to resist the buildup of…
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Experimental Blood Test Shows Promise For Detecting Cancers Earlier
A new blood test for detecting more than 50 types of cancer has delivered highly promising results in one of the largest interventional screening trials to date. The PATHFINDER 2 study of the Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test showed a more than seven-fold increase in cancer…
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