A novel approach to pancreatic cancer treatment that activates the immune system is proving effective in some patients, according to a new study.
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A Nevada court officer was hurt in a scuffle with 36-year-old Latasha Williams who fought being taken into custody following a mental health court hearing. (March 24)
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The diabetes drug Actos, which increases insulin sensitivity, appears to dramatically lower diabetes risk in people with prediabetes, according to a new study.
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Physical activity appears to help keep blood pressure from climbing after people eat salt, a study shows.
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Patients with a specific subtype of Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy have improved muscle function after 12 weeks of treatment with experimental drug PRO051, an early clinical study finds.
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Once-daily Spiriva (tiotropium) may be more effective at reducing risk for exacerbations among people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than Serevent (salmeterol), a new study shows.
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Consumption of cocoa, used throughout history as a folk medicine, may actually have significant health benefits, according to a new study by Harvard researchers.
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Fish lovers trying to stay heart-healthy can mostly relax about the mercury in fish, according to a new study.
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People who smoke menthol cigarettes are no more likely — and may actually be less likely — to develop lung cancer than those who smoke non-menthol cigarettes, a study suggests.
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High intake of whole-grain cereal is linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure and hefty helpings of dietary fiber are linked to a lower risk of heart disease, especially for young and middle-aged adults, new studies show.
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