Exposure to Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation Linked to Solid Cancer Mortality
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Protracted exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation is associated with an increased risk for solid cancer mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in The BMJ.David B. Richardson, Ph.D., from the…
Learn MoreT-Cell Tolerant Fraction Can Predict Immunotherapy Toxicity
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The T-cell tolerant fraction predicts clinically significant immune-related adverse events (irAEs) among patients with cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), according to a study published in…
Learn MoreMore Americans Grow Old Alone, and Faltering Minds Bring Risks
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 26 million Americans 50 and older live alone, and researchers estimate that more than 4 million have dementia or cognitive impairment.That means a large number of older Americans are at risk for m…
Learn More‘Time Is Brain’: More Americans Waiting Longer for Best Care After Stroke
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When people suffering a stroke need a transfer to another hospital, time is of the essence. But a new study finds that most Americans in that situation face delays.The study, published recently in the Journal …
Learn MoreAHA News: Thanks to His Wife’s Quick Reaction, Postal Worker Fully Recovered From a Stroke
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Levan Singletary’s alarm buzzed at 5:15 a.m., telling him to move the car for street sweeping.It was dark when Singletary, who goes by “Van,” left the apartment he shares with his wife, Angela…
Learn MoreWhat Is Coenzyme Q10 Used For? Health Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant and a popular supplement in alternative and holistic medicine.Learn more about this substance, which is sold as a dietary supplement, its potential health benefits, what foods contain it and about its safety.What…
Learn MoreIs Garlic Good for You? Health Benefits, Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Garlic is not only a popular ingredient in cooking, it’s also important in the “food as medicine” holistic health movement because of purported wellness benefits.Learn about its benefits, its side effects and drug interactions, how much to take and if…
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