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Drug used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight cancers

Drug used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight cancers

By Stephen Beech A drug often used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight aggressive cancers, according to new research. The American study revealed how tumors hijack common white blood cells to evade immunotherapy. Scientists say their findings in mice and human tissues point to a new way

Anxiety vs. heart attack: How to tell the difference

Anxiety vs. heart attack: How to tell the difference

Anxiety vs. heart attack: How to tell the difference Chest pain can be terrifying, especially when you're unsure whether it's anxiety or something more serious like a heart attack. Understanding the key differences between these two conditions can help you make informed decisions about when to

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine

As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that it is transferring “a small number of Americans” who were in Congo and who were exposed to the virus.

Fatigue and muscle aches: When to be concerned

Fatigue and muscle aches: When to be concerned

Fatigue and muscle aches: When to be concerned Feeling tired or sore after a long day or intense workout is normal. Fatigue refers to a sense of exhaustion or lack of energy, while muscle aches involve soreness or discomfort in the muscles. These symptoms often occur together and can result

Do you need a medication lockbox?

Do you need a medication lockbox?

Do you need a medication lockbox? Medications play a crucial role in many people’s lives by helping manage and treat health conditions. They’re also commonly used for everyday ailments that come and go, such as headaches. Survey research of 21,000 people collected from June 2023 to April

More Than 27 Million Americans Without Health Insurance, Reversing Record Lows | Insurify

More than 8% of the U.S. population didn’t have health insurance in the first three months of 2024, according to findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) quarterly National Health Interview Survey. That percentage equates to 27.1 million Americans and marks the first

Vet Clinic Pet Insurance Coordinators May Be a Prescription for More Coverage and Healthier Pets | Insurify

Pet health insurance may be less common than health insurance for humans, but it’s often every bit as complicated. It shares much of the same jargon, including pre-existing conditions, copays, deductibles, coverage limits, and more. While human hospitals and doctors’ practices often have a staff member dedicated to