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Scientists Identify 485 Pesticide Chemicals With Potential Breast Cancer Links
Researchers found that potential breast cancer-related chemical exposures may come from far more sources than previously recognized. A new study from the Silent Spring Institute has identified hundreds of chemicals in pesticide formulations that could potentially increase breast cancer risk. The list includes both active pesticide ingredients and many so-called “inert” ingredients, which generally receive [...]
UTR Therapeutics' UTRxMYCN M1-14 receives US FDA Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation
30 September 2026 - UTR Therapeutics Inc, a New York-based biotech company, announced on Tuesday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to 3'UTRMYCN M1...
Dengue fever outbreak prompts 3 counties to declare states of emergency
Dengue fever in Florida has prompted Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to declare states of emergency as 190 locally acquired cases are confirmed statewide.
Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals cancer diagnosis
Charles Kelley, the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the country music trio Lady A, has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.
Waukesha County cattle test positive for EHD
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed that samples collected from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).
9 Best Fruits For Heart Health, According To A Cardiologist
Fruit reduces heart disease risk by lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation. Cardiologist recommends eating berries, apples, watermelon and more.
Will Reeve reveals shocking cancer diagnosis, says he is now cancer-free
Will Reeve, son of late "Superman" star Christopher Reeve, says he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year and underwent an orchiectomy and chemotherapy.
Cancer survivors are less likely to be physically active
"Regular physical activity is important to everyone, but even more so for cancer survivors."
Heart disease in your 30s and 40s: Warning signs, tests and what doctors want you to know
Heart problems can sometimes show up well before a major cardiac event, with symptoms such as chest heaviness, breathlessness or unusual fatigue easily mistaken for acidity or stress. Three senior doctors explain the risk factors that can affect younger Indians, when routine heart checks may be needed, how symptoms can differ in women, and what to do during a suspected heart attack.
High-salt diet may drive fatty liver disease differently in lean people: Duke-NUS pre-clinical study
Fatty liver disease is commonly associated with obesity, yet a growing number of people with normal body weight develop a severe form of the condition. Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have now...
ABC News' Will Reeve Shares Story Of Treatment For Testicular Cancer
Reeve revealed his diagnosis on a segment of "Good Morning America."
Angel Number Day 9/30 Blesses 5 Zodiac Signs With Prosperity & Abundance On Wednesday
Angel Number Day 9/30 closes out the month by blessing five zodiac signs with prosperity and abundance. They are: Scorpio, Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, and Cancer.
Fact Check: Scientist’s fraud guilty plea revives misleading vaccine-autism narrative
Multiple studies have concluded the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine does not cause autism, contrary to online posts implying that scientific consensus rests on a single 2002 paper and that it is undermined by a Danish researcher's involvement in a financial fraud case.
When cancer care meets heart care: building better survivorship models
For many years, the immediate priority in cancer care was treating the disease and helping patients survive it. Advances in screening, diagnosis and treatment have changed that picture. More people […]
The Promise of Next-Gen Drugs, ETPharma
Explore how new cholesterol-lowering therapies, including PCSK9 inhibitors and oral options, are changing the landscape of cardiovascular disease prevention in India, addressing the unmet needs of patients with elevated cholesterol.
Leg pain while walking? Don’t blame it on ageing: These warning signs could point to blocked arteries and raise your risk of heart attack and stroke, cardiologist explains
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a frequent condition that occurs in the blood vessels outside the heart and brain, particularly those that carry blood to the legs and feet. It is the narrowing or blockage of these arteries because of the accumulation of fatty deposits that cause a decrease in blood flow to other parts of the body.(Author: Dr. Abad Khan, Consultant - Cardiology, Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad) The initial symptoms of PVD are often overlooked as
Why Not Cap Medicines' MRPs At 16% Above Retailer Prices? Supreme Court Asks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Centre over the massive markups on cancer drugs and other medicines, asking why there should not be a uniform rule limiting the Maximum Retail Price (MRP)...
Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak continued to worsen today, with 68 new infections reported since Wednesday of last week, bringing the total to 903 as the state grapples with its worst measles resurgence in decades.
Markers find lung cancer risk 10 years before diagnosis
UH researchers discovered 31 blood-based RNA markers capable of predicting lung cancer risk up to 10 years before clinical diagnosis. The post Markers find lung cancer risk 10 years before diagnosis first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News .
IISER-NIT patent advances oral cancer therapy
The research team, led by Prof Laxmidhar Rout of IISER, Berhampur and Prof Harekrushna Sahoo of NIT, Rourkela, developed the new compound, named S-27, with the aim of exploring its use in treating oral cancer.
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