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Should lowest-risk prostate 'cancer' still be called cancer? How changing the name could s

A growing number of prostate cancer experts argue that calling the lowest-risk prostate cancer "cancer" does more harm than good. A new UCLA-led study found removing the cancer label could dramatically reduce overtreatment and encourage more men to get screened, potentially leadi

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Investigators report promising results from Phase II trial of targeted therapy for rare bi

Results of the ongoing eNRGy trial, a single-arm, multicenter, global Phase II clinical trial evaluating zenocutuzumab in solid tumors positive for Neuregulin 1 (NRG1) gene fusions, reported manageable side effects and clinically meaningful efficacy—including a near doubling of p

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Cognitive flexibility problems may arise months before memory impairment in Alzheimer's

When most people think about Alzheimer's disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Forgetting a loved one's name, missing appointments or repeatedly misplacing everyday items are often considered early warning signs. But what if the disease begins affect

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Whether children receive opioids after surgery varies by hospital and procedure type

Whether children receive an opioid prescription after surgery varies substantially by procedure type and hospital, according to a new national analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. The study also found that overall, nearly one-third of children ar

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Fatty liver drives a more dangerous form of colorectal cancer spread, study reveals

Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, with international partners, have uncovered how fatty liver disease can fuel the most aggressive form of metastatic colorectal cancer. The findings, which appear in the journal Nature, not only explain why some patients face dramatically poorer o

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Diets that lower inflammation might cut dementia risk, study indicates

A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods might help people avoid dementia, especially if they have an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.

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Psychedelics not yet ready for clinical use in ADHD treatment, study finds

In recent years, there has been growing interest among adults with ADHD in the practice of microdosing classic psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD. The internet is full of personal accounts describing improved concentration, better impulse control and enhanced well-being.

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Brain tau spreads differently in early- and late-onset Alzheimer's disease

A new study from Karolinska Institutet has shown that the amount and distribution of the tau protein in the brain differs between early- and late-onset Alzheimer's disease. The results also indicate that blood tests do not always reflect changes in the brain. The research is publ

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Fear-learning circuit shows how stress disrupts brain's ability to suppress trauma

Fear is often thought of as a negative emotion but is actually a natural protective response to perceived threats or danger. It helps us survive. When we experience a situation that causes fear, it becomes stored in our brain as a fear memory. These fear memories prevent us from

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Identification of new molecular markers for multiple myeloma paves path for more precise t

Researchers at Cima and Clinica Universidad de Navarra have identified new molecular mechanisms underlying multiple myeloma. This type of hematologic cancer, which affects the bone marrow, is characterized by its resistance to treatment, leading to relapses in patients. The resea

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Discovery could help prevent cancer drug resistance before it starts

Cancer cells are quick to develop resistance to anti-tumor drugs. New research by scientists from the University of California, Davis, shows how cancers adapt to evade a class of anti-tumor drugs called BET inhibitors and offers hope for more effective therapies.

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The circuit that lets your brain think and see

Nuttida Rungratsameetaweemana is challenging a story neuroscience has told for decades. According to the conventional account, our eyes collect raw information and relay it through a series of nerves and waystations that lead deep into the brain, eventually reaching the cortex. T

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