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New HIV Prevention Drug Not Approved for Women

New HIV Prevention Drug Not Approved for Women

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new drug to prevent HIV infection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but its use is limited to men and transgender women. Latest HIV News That’s because the drug, Descovy, was tested only in those groups, The New York Times reported. Descovy is […]

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High-Fiber Diet Tied to Lower Heart Risk in Diabetes Patients

High-Fiber Diet Tied to Lower Heart Risk in Diabetes Patients

Latest Diabetes News FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A fiber-rich diet appears to help people with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in multiple ways, lowering their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, a new study suggests. High blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes raise the risk for heart disease, and diet […]

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What Are the Risks of Pain Relief Alternatives to Opioids?

What Are the Risks of Pain Relief Alternatives to Opioids?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Chronic Pain News MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — With so much attention focused on the dangers of opioid painkillers, it’s easy to forget that even “safe” over-the-counter products carry some dangers. If you don’t think twice about reaching for a pill to relieve aches and pains, especially medicines […]

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Beyonce’s Dad Reveals His Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Beyonce’s Dad Reveals His Breast Cancer Diagnosis

By Karina Lichtenstein on 10/07/2019 2:59 PM Latest Cancer News Source: MedicineNet Health News Mathew Knowles, father of singers Beyoncé and Solange, revealed on “Good Morning America” Wednesday that he has breast cancer. The 67-year-old music executive told host Michael Strahan he was diagnosed about two months ago after he and his wife noticed blood […]

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Fungal Invasion May Drive Some Pancreatic Cancers

Fungal Invasion May Drive Some Pancreatic Cancers

Latest Cancer News FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Fungi living in the gut can move into the pancreas, triggering changes to normal cells that can result in cancer, a new study suggests. The finding could advance the prevention and treatment of pancreatic cancer, which is usually fatal because it’s often detected too late. […]

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Sinus Infections: What You Need to Know

Latest Allergies News SATURDAY, Oct. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Along with the flu, this is the time of year for sinus infections with their make-you-miserable stuffy, runny noses and blocked ears. Most sinus infections are caused by viruses, but bacteria can also be to blame, according to Dr. Jessica Grayson, an assistant professor of […]

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Green tea compound could help in the battle against super bugs

Green tea compound could help in the battle against super bugs

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are one of the biggest threats to global health. As researchers scramble to find solutions, a recent study concludes that a compound found in green tea might boost existing drugs. A recent study investigated epigallocatechin, which is a compound in green tea. Antibiotics have proven essential for treating bacterial infections since doctors […]