What They Don’t Tell You About Anxiety
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The Surprising Source of Next-Gen Antibiotics: Oyster Blood
The search for a solution to antimicrobial resistance found something. And researchers found it in a true “it’s always the last place you look” location. Australian oysters. Or more specifically, Australian oyster blood. We know antimicrobial resistance claims at least 1 million lives each year, and experts suspect that number to double by 2050. To […]
EPA Reviews Nitrate Limits in Drinking Water as Cancer Concerns Grow
A March 2024 study published in Public Health delivered sobering news: detecting nitrate in your drinking water is associated with a 73% increased risk of cancer mortality.1 Further, for every 10-fold increase in drinking water nitrate levels, your risk of dying from cancer climbs by a staggering 69%. Even more alarming, these increased risks persist […]
Autistic 3-Year-Old Speaks First Words Days After Starting Inexpensive Generic Drug Given For Chemo Patients
Could an inexpensive generic drug help improve autism symptoms? The parents of a nonverbal autistic boy in Arizona believe so. They say their son, then three years old, spoke his first words within days of taking a medication derived from folic acid, given to chemo patients to relieve side effects. Mason Connor, now 5, showed […]
As Federal Health Data Come Back Online, Docs Remain Wary
Doctors say they’re cautious about the accuracy of health information that’s now returning to federal government websites after a judge ordered federal health agencies to restore treatment guidelines, data sets, and other information abruptly removed last month. Concerns remain about whether the restored information will be censored, incomplete, or outdated, said Ada D. Stewart, MD, […]
Unveiling the Link Between Ultraprocessed Foods and Colon Cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States in 2024.1 While it’s a cause for concern, the good news is that research is constantly uncovering the causes of this disease, allowing you to prevent it. One area of growing interest is the connection […]
Common Mistake While Swimming To Blame
A New York lifeguard lost her eyesight after contracting a rare amoebic infection caused by a common mistake many people make while swimming. For all contact lens wearers, this is a crucial warning—always remove your lenses before entering the water to avoid serious risks. Maureen Cronin, a 53-year-old lifeguard and swimming instructor, can no longer […]
NICE Approves CAR T-Cell Therapy for Patients With Lymphoma
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for adults with large B-cell lymphoma. The treatment significantly delays disease progression and improves survival outcomes. The therapy, lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel; Breyanzi), is recommended as an option for patients whose cancer is refractory or relapsed within 12 […]
Report Details Causal Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer
Nearly 100,000 cancer cases in the U.S. each year are directly attributed to alcohol consumption.1 This startling figure, highlighted in a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, underscores alcohol’s role as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, second only to tobacco and obesity. What’s more, the report reveals that even moderate drinking — […]
Common Artificial Sweetener In Diet Sodas May Raise Risk Of Heart Attacks, Strokes
Are you considering sugar substitutes as a safer alternative to sugar? Think again. Recent research has found that a common artificial sweetener used in diet sodas and other zero-sugar food items may actually increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes. In a recent study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers evaluated mice fed […]