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An experimental drug has shown promise in fighting a hard-to-treat form of bladder cancer known as BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) is an immunotherapy drug that is often the first-line treatment for certain early-stage bladder cancers.The new drug, TAR-200 — which was evaluated in a trial sponsored and conducted by Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson — may offer a less invasive […]

People with a history of cardiac arrest could protect themselves from future risk with one simple daily habit.A study at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, Utah, discovered that supplementing with vitamin D3 can significantly reduce the risk of a second heart attack in those who have already suffered one.In a large, randomized clinical trial, researchers monitored patients’ blood levels for vitamin D, while adjusting doses to "achieve optimal levels," […]

Officials in Tiburon, California, have moved to prohibit the sale of all tobacco.On Wednesday, the town council unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban the sale of cigarettes, cigars, vapes, e-cigarettes and all other nicotine products.Tiburon Mayor Holli Thier told Fox News Digital in a statement that she is "pleased to have sponsored" and "voted to save lives and save our environment."SMOKING BANNED FOR ENTIRE GENERATION UNDER SWEEPING NEW NATIONAL […]

Officials in Tiburon, California, have moved to prohibit the sale of all tobacco.On Wednesday, the town council unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban the sale of cigarettes, cigars, vapes, e-cigarettes and all other nicotine products.Tiburon Mayor Holli Thier told Fox News Digital in a statement that she is "pleased to have sponsored" and "voted to save lives and save our environment."SMOKING BANNED FOR ENTIRE GENERATION UNDER SWEEPING NEW NATIONAL […]

Exposure to a common chemical used in dry cleaning and some consumer products has been linked to triple the risk of a dangerous liver disease, a new study suggests.Tetrachloroethylene (PCE), which is also used in some adhesives, spot cleaners and stainless steel polish, was associated with three times greater odds of significant liver fibrosis in U.S. adults, according to research from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of […]

Chronic kidney disease has been named the ninth leading cause of global death.Record numbers of men and women are currently estimated to have reduced kidney function, according to new research following a study published in the journal The Lancet.Researchers at NYU Langone Health, the University of Glasgow, and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington analyzed the rise of kidney disease worldwide.CUTTING OUT ALCOHOL […]

Though we've made progress, "there's still a long way to go" when it comes to the adoption process, says a family expert — including protecting the safety of young people who are in foster care as they await permanent, loving families.The Selfless Love Foundation’s National Think Tank is a collective force of change-makers aiming to improve the foster care adoption process in this country. The annual conference, which took place […]

It may be time to switch up your shower routine.A wellness trend making the rounds on social media promotes ‘dark showering,’ which is exactly what it sounds like: your daily bathing ritual, just at night or with the lights low.‘I’M A PSYCHIATRIST – HERE’S HOW TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN JUST 15 SECONDS'"Light powerfully influences the brain," Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist and founder of Amen Clinics in California, […]

A deep clean at the dentist may benefit more than just your oral health.In a two-year study of people with periodontitis, or severe gum disease, researchers from University College London (UCL) found that those who got intensive treatment — a full-mouth deep cleaning with regular follow-ups — had slower thickening and clogging of a major neck artery and better blood-vessel function than those who only got routine cleanings.The randomized controlled […]