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An accidental lab discovery has opened the door to entirely new ways of preventing the flu.While investigating how influenza replicates, researchers discovered that different flu strains use completely different strategies to infiltrate human cells, SWNS reported.By targeting the specific molecules the viruses rely on, scientists found that they could block them from entering new cells and halt their replication altogether.5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING YOUR FLU SHOT, […]

Eating processed meat like ham, sausage and bacon may be linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, according to new research.While health organizations have already confirmed that processed meat can contribute to colon cancer, this study looked closer at cancers in the upper digestive tract, where the link has historically been less clear.To understand these connections, researchers from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), […]

A new injectable therapy is showing positive results in reducing melanoma throughout a five-year period.The personalized mRNA cancer therapy, called intismeran autogene, combined with the cancer immunotherapy drug KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), is a collaboration between Merck and Moderna.The results from the phase 2b KEYNOTE-942 study were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago on May 27.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESAfter about a five-year follow-up, […]

A new injectable therapy is showing positive results in reducing melanoma throughout a five-year period.The personalized mRNA cancer therapy, called intismeran autogene, combined with the cancer immunotherapy drug KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), is a collaboration between Merck and Moderna.The results from the phase 2b KEYNOTE-942 study were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago on May 27.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESAfter about a five-year follow-up, […]

Yoga is known to boost relaxation, strength and flexibility – and now a new study has found the practice could improve cancer survivors’ quality of life.A randomized trial led by the University of Rochester Medical Center found that a four-week yoga program significantly reduced insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and mood disturbances after cancer treatment.The findings were presented last week at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in […]

A simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older individuals before more serious symptoms occur, scientists have discovered.Writing is a complex, brain-heavy workout that requires the mind to process information, organize thoughts and send precise signals to the fingers all at once, according to experts.Because writing draws on so many complex mental functions, researchers believe that small changes in how people write could provide early warning signs for cognitive […]

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Veterans with cancer face a higher risk of suicide attempts, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).The risk is especially prevalent in the months following diagnosis and can persist for years, states the study, which was published in JAMA Oncology.The researchers analyzed […]

People who quit smoking may reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to new research.A team of researchers at a university in China analyzed data from more than 32,000 adults over a 25-year period and found that former smokers had a lower risk of dementia compared to people who continued smoking.The findings were published in the journal Neurology.'I'M A NEUROLOGIST — HERE'S WHY DEMENTIA IS RISING AND […]

Adult patients experienced significant relief from pain and anxiety after just five minutes of in-person prayer, as found in a randomized controlled trial.The study, led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, compared the effects of direct prayer to the effects of listening to music, revealing that prayer provided greater and more sustained relief for both symptoms."Prayer is powerful and beneficial […]