Benefits of RT After Breast-Conserving Surgery Only Seen Within 10 Years
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The benefits of radiotherapy following breast-conserving surgery and systemic therapy for breast cancer in terms of fewer local recurrences are only seen during the first 10 years, with 30-year local recurren…
Learn MoreAmerican College of Rheumatology, Nov. 10-14
The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held this year from Nov. 10 to 14 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including rheumatology specialists, physicians, scientists, and other health profession…
Learn MoreBuying Testosterone on the Internet Comes With Dangers: Study
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With more American men turning to testosterone therapy as a way to boost energy levels, build muscle and tackle erectile dysfunction, it’s no wonder that web-based merchants have stepped into the breach, seek…
Learn MoreFDA OKs Bivalent COVID Boosters for Kids 6 Months and Older
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters are now approved for use in children as young as 6 months of age, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today.Children can receive either a Moderna or Pfizer-B…
Learn MoreVitamin D Might Help Shield the Aging Brain
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who harbor more vitamin D in their brains may stay mentally sharper, a new study suggests.Researchers found that when older adults had higher levels of vitamin D in their brain tissue, they tende…
Learn MoreCeline Dion Reveals Stiff-Person Syndrome Diagnosis, Cancels Tour
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Singer Celine Dion announced Thursday that she is living with a rare neurological condition called stiff-person syndrome.Dion said she has canceled and postponed tour dates to deal with her health issues.“As …
Learn MoreAHA News: He Collapsed After 2-on-2 Basketball Game Against His Son. His Teammate Saved His Life.
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — On a sunny fall day, Baltimore dads Joe Greco and John Holschuh teamed up to take on their teenage sons in a game of 2-on-2 basketball in the Greco family’s driveway.The boys were tough foes….
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Survivors Can Safely Pause Longer-Term Meds During Pregnancy
THURSDAY, Dec. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pausing longer-term hormonal therapies to have a baby will not raise a breast cancer survivor’s risk of her tumor recurring, a new clinical trial concludes. Women whose cancer is fueled by female hormones su…
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