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Vaccine offers new hope against incurable brain cancer

Vaccine offers new hope against incurable brain cancer

By Stephen Beech A new personalized vaccine has shown promise in treating an incurable form of brain cancer. Participants in a clinical trial lived longer years longer after increased immune response to glioblastoma slowed progression of tumors. One long-term survivor, a former nurse, remains recurrence-free nearly five years

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions. But the real superpower of an active lifestyle is what it can do for health and quality of life over time. Scientific evidence repeatedly demonstrates that

Man’s stomach pain turns out to be pancreatic cancer

Man’s stomach pain turns out to be pancreatic cancer

By Ed Chatterton A man who thought his stomach pain was due to gallstones died eight months later after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Michael Armishaw, 43, had first blamed his sickness and stomach pain on just being a stomach bug after falling ill last August. But after his symptoms

Doctors warn CMS proposal could weaken colorectal cancer screening standards

(The Center Square) – Doctors have voiced concerns about a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would expand Medicare coverage for some colorectal cancer screening tests. The proposal would allow for coverage of non-invasive, blood-based tests under new national standards if they meet specific

59% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works.

59% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works.

59% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works. Many Americans think of sunscreen at the beach. Fewer consider wearing it for the drive there. And many are questioning if they should wear sunscreen at all. These trends, uncovered in a new national survey from the

9 myths about HRT doctors say are harming women’s health

9 myths about HRT doctors say are harming women’s health

9 myths about HRT doctors say are harming women’s health What you’ve heard about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is probably wrong — and it may be costing you. If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause considering HRT, there's a good chance you heard or

Dad climbs 3 mountains while carrying weight of late daughter

Dad climbs 3 mountains while carrying weight of late daughter

By Adam Dutton A grieving dad has completed the Three Peaks challenge wearing a vest the weight of his late daughter so he could "carry her with him" every step of the way. Nathan Norris, 44, tackled the grueling task with four mates in honor of his late