Immunotherapy combo not approved for advanced kidney cancer patients on the NHS
People with a certain type of advanced kidney cancer will not be able to have a combination of two immunotherapy drugs on the NHS in […]
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How the brain tells you to scratch that itch
It’s a maddening cycle that has affected us all: it starts with an itch that triggers scratching, but scratching only makes the itchiness worse. Now, […]
Read moreProbiotics could help millions of patients suffering from bipolar disorder
About 3 million people in the US are diagnosed every year with bipolar disorder, a psychiatric condition characterized by dramatic shifts in mood from depression […]
Read moreAge is the biggest risk for heart disease, but lifestyle and meds have impact
Of all the risk factors for heart disease, age is the strongest predictor of potential trouble. While no one can stop the march of time, […]
Read moreExercise following weight loss may reduce colorectal cancer risk, study finds
New research suggests that exercise is a key factor in reducing colorectal cancer risk after weight loss. According to the study, physical activity causes beneficial […]
Read moreSome foods can be cholesterol fighters
(HealthDay)—Watching your cholesterol has gotten easier. Nutrition experts now agree that foods high in cholesterol, like shrimp, don’t have the impact on blood cholesterol that […]
Read morePhysical activity depends on the genes
Have an aversion to sports? This reluctance to be physically active may depend on your genes. Scientists from Oxford University conducted a study that revealed […]
Read moreAttention training improves intelligence and functioning of children’s brain
Being able to voluntarily regulate our attention is crucial for mental processes such as intelligence and learning in children. Therefore, a group of researchers from […]
Read more3-D printing offers helping hand to people with arthritis
Adaptive aids are expensive. Additive manufacturing, using low-cost 3-D printers, can save upwards of 94 percent for simple household items. The Centers for Disease Control […]
Read moreHow to get rid of belly fat?
Scientists have found one of the easiest ways to get rid of visceral belly fat, reported by the newspaper Express. The researchers found that effective […]
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