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When someone gets a cancer diagnosis, the initial reaction is usually to undergo treatment as quickly as possible — but for some types of disease, doctors may recommend a more conservative approach.For certain cancers, immediate or aggressive treatment can cause more harm than good, according to multiple medical experts.For example, treating slow-growing tumors with surgery, radiation or chemotherapy could create significant side effects without a survival benefit.PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS SEE […]

What if your New Year’s resolution could fit inside a tote bag? Social media users are trying the "analog bag" trend, replacing phones with offline activities.The trend is widely credited to TikTok creator Sierra Campbell, who posted about her own analog bag — containing a crossword book, portable watercolor set, Polaroid camera, planner and knitting supplies — and encouraged followers to make their own. Her video prompted many others to share […]

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus already spreading rapidly through U.S. hospitals is becoming even more threatening worldwide, though there may be hope for new treatments, according to a new scientific review.Candida auris (C. auris), often described as a "superbug fungus," is spreading globally and increasingly resisting human immune systems, Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) researchers said in a review published in early December.The findings reinforce prior CDC warnings […]

An often-overlooked part of the body may reveal important clues about overall health.Researchers from the University of Westminster in the U.K. discovered that the shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes with age, gender, lifestyle and frailty, as well as certain conditions like osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes.Using advanced MRI scans that create 3D images, researchers revealed "distinct" patterns in the gluteus maximus associated with type 2 […]

A vaccine to protect against fentanyl’s deadly effects is headed for clinical trials in humans.The vaccine, which showed positive results in studies of mice and rats, is designed to block fentanyl from entering the brain, blocking its effects and preventing overdoses.If approved, it would become the first treatment to prevent overdoses of fentanyl, which is the leading cause of drug overdose death, statistics show. This is different than treatments like […]

A vaccine to protect against fentanyl’s deadly effects is headed for clinical trials in humans.The vaccine, which showed positive results in studies of mice and rats, is designed to block fentanyl from entering the brain, blocking its effects and preventing overdoses.If approved, it would become the first treatment to prevent overdoses of fentanyl, which is the leading cause of drug overdose death, statistics show. DEADLY DRUG MIX DRIVES STAGGERING RISE IN […]

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Mick Jagger still sprints, dances and sings across the stage during Rolling Stones concerts, which can stretch close to two hours. That may not seem unusual for the frontman of a wildly popular rock band — except that Jagger is now 82 years old.In interviews over the years, the octogenarian has credited his onstage endurance to a combination of constant training and good genetics.Jagger has said his regimen includes two […]

A Catholic influencer announced Thursday that his 5-year-old son had died after an 11-day battle with a severe case of the flu, a loss that unfolded publicly as he shared updates almost daily online.Paul J. Kim, who shares faith-based content with more than 300,000 followers on Instagram, said his son Micah died on New Year’s Eve. In an emotional video posted Thursday, Kim thanked supporters for their prayers and asked for […]