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Breast Cancer Treatment by Stage

Breast Cancer Treatment by Stage

What is the treatment for stage I breast cancer? Stage I breast cancers are small and have not spread to the lymph nodes or have spread to the lymph nodes only in a tiny area. While this is an early stage of breast cancer, there is a risk of such cancers recurring if not treated […]

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AI Beat Humans in Spotting Breast Tumors

AI Beat Humans in Spotting Breast Tumors

Latest Cancer News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Machines can be trained to outperform humans when it comes to catching breast tumors on mammograms, a new study suggests. Researchers at Google and several universities are working on an artificial intelligence (AI) model aimed at improving the accuracy of mammography […]

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Smog May Be Bad for Your Bones

Latest Arthritis News FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution not only raises the risk of lung cancer, stroke and respiratory diseases, but it is also bad for your bones, a new study suggests. The study, done in India, looked at more than 3,700 people from 28 villages outside the city of Hyderabad. […]

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Could hydration levels influence cognitive function?

Could hydration levels influence cognitive function?

Dehydration can cause headaches and several physiological issues, and older adults are most at risk of experiencing it. Does it also affect cognitive function, however? And might overhydration also affect mental performance? Share on PinterestRecent research set out to reveal whether or not hydration levels can affect cognitive performance in older adults. Dehydration can cause […]

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What causes Alzheimer’s? Not toxic amyloid, new study suggests

What causes Alzheimer’s? Not toxic amyloid, new study suggests

Many researchers have argued that the accumulation of toxic beta-amyloid in the brain causes Alzheimer’s. However, a new study offers some evidence contradicting this sequence. Share on PinterestNew research is questioning the predominant hypothesis that a buildup of beta-amyloid causes Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease affects over 5.5 million people in the United States and millions […]

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Scientists draw closer to a dementia vaccine

Scientists draw closer to a dementia vaccine

Although a vaccine for dementia is a long way down the road, researchers recently made a few tentative steps closer. The authors of a recent study in mice hope that in the coming years, they can move into human trials. Share on PinterestScientists believe that they are on the path to a vaccine against dementia. […]

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Chest pains during pregnancy: What to know

Chest pains during pregnancy: What to know

Pregnancy can cause discomfort and pain in many parts of the body. When these sensations occur in the chest, the cause is often pressure from the growing fetus, acid reflux, or other relatively harmless issues. In rare cases, this chest pain can result from cardiovascular issues or complications of pregnancy. Keep reading for more information […]

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What is the link between depression and anger?

What is the link between depression and anger?

Anger is an emotion that everyone feels sometimes, but if a person is feeling angry a lot of the time, they may be experiencing depression. In many cases, medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or a combination of these treatments can help provide symptom relief. In this article, we look at the connection between anger and depression, […]

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What to know about wrist tendonitis

What to know about wrist tendonitis

Wrist tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon in the wrist. Tendons are thick, fibrous cords that connect muscles to bones. Tendonitis can occur as a result of an injury or repetitive motion that causes the tendon to rub against other bodily tissues, such as bone. A person’s wrist contains many tendons. Together, they allow […]

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11 supplements for COPD

11 supplements for COPD

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collective term for a group of chronic lung conditions including chronic bronchitis, refractory asthma, and emphysema. However, there are a number of supplements and remedies available that may help […]