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Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Low-dose aspirin, commonly used to prevent heart attack and stroke, may have another use: protecting against one of the deadliest cancers.
FDA Warns of Rare But Serious Reactions to OTC Acne Products
People with acne have many choices of over-the-counter (OTC) products to help them clear their skin. The FDA is warning that some of these products may cause rare but serious and possibly life-threatening reactions.
HPV-Positive Throat Cancer Patients Lived Longer
Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes most head and neck cancers. For patients with these cancers, however, being HPV-positive may improve survival compared to being HPV-negative.
Timing of Weight Loss Efforts Matters
Diet and exercise are often recommended for weight loss. For people to get the most from their weight loss efforts, the order in which they diet and exercise may matter.
Insomnia Didn't Boost Blood Pressure
Sleep is an important aspect of maintaining good health. So people with insomnia may wonder how their problem affects their health. They may have one less health concern to worry about.
Poliovirus Found in Brazilian Sewage
Polio was largely eradicated in many parts of the world, but the virus still appears and still causes infections each year. Now the virus has been detected in samples gathered in Brazil.
FDA Says No Cardio Risk with Olmesartan in Diabetes Patients
After completing a safety review, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found no evidence that the blood pressure medication olmesartan increases cardiovascular risks in people with diabetes.
Healthy Substitutes for Baking
It may seem impossible to find a delicious dessert that’s also good for you, but healthy dessert is possible — you just have to know the right ingredients to use. By using healthy ingredients and knowing their nutritional information, you can make better choices while baking.
Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Differed by Race
Weight loss surgery has been proving successful for many people. However, one type of weight loss surgery, called gastric bypass, has been slightly more successful for a certain race.
Finding the Best Way to Screen for Breast Cancer
Mammograms are recommended every other year for women older than 50. But this practice draws criticism because the screening emits radiation and can lead to false positives and overdiagnosis.
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