Interferon Alfa-2b Effective for Low-Grade Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For low-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis, interferon alfa-2b is efficacious, according to a study published online March 31 in The Lancet Haematology.Christopher Melani, M.D., from the National Institutes…
Learn MoreHigh Blood Pressure in 30s, Worse Brain Health by 70s?
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Be forewarned: High blood pressure in your 30s may lead to poorer brain health in your 70s.A new study suggests that treating the condition in young and middle-aged adults may help prevent dementia and Alz…
Learn MoreEPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the use of a chemical used to clean medical equipment in sterilizing plants because it also raises cancer risks for workers.The agency plans …
Learn MoreCancer’s Financial Toll on Couples Hurts Both Partners
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Financial stress and work lost to cancer treatment affects patients and their partners alike.Partners also experienced pain, fatigue and sleep issues owing to these fiscal worries, a new study found.“We kn…
Learn MoreStudy Looks at Cancer-Related Death Rates During First Year of COVID-19
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, death rates with cancer as the underlying cause continued to decrease, while death rates with cancer as a contributing cause increased, according to a study publis…
Learn MoreUn arma secreta de las campañas para dejar de fumar: las mascotas
LUNES, 10 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Apague ese cigarrillo, por la salud de su amigo de cuatro patas.Cuando los fumadores buscan información antitabaco en las redes sociales, tienden a tener la mayor implicación con las publicaciones sobre e…
Learn More¿Puede ChatGPT ofrecer consejos precisos sobre el cáncer de mama a las mujeres?
LUNES, 10 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ChatGPT, el chatbot de inteligencia artificial (IA) del que todo el mundo habla, puede con frecuencia ofrecer respuestas fiables a preguntas sobre el cáncer de mama, encuentra un estudio reciente. Pero to…
Learn MoreMenthol Vapes Could Be Even More Toxic to Lungs
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adding menthol flavoring to electronic cigarettes may damage your lungs more than regular e-cigarettes do, a new study reveals.The common mint flavoring helps deliver lots more toxic microparticles, compared…
Learn MorePregnancy-Associated Cancers Tied to Higher Five-Year Mortality
TIESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy-associated cancers are associated with increased five-year mortality, according to a study published online April 6 in JAMA Oncology.Zoe F. Cairncross, M.P.H., from the University of Calgary in Can…
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