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A child’s birth month may affect their risk of getting the flu
A new U.S. study shows that influenza vaccines can protect many young children from illness, but there are significant differences in who receives the vaccine.
GLP-1 drugs linked to 30 percent lower risk of dying from breast cancer
Weight-loss and diabetes medications are now being investigated for a possible role in cancer treatment.
Medication could reduce the need for knee replacements in osteoarthritis patients
A major analysis involving millions of patients has revealed a surprising link that could eventually influence the treatment of osteoarthritis.
This writing exercise may reveal signs of cognitive decline
Researchers have investigated whether a simple activity can reveal early signs of cognitive problems in older adults.
Brenda was told her cancer could not be treated – now her tumor has shrunk by 80 percent
A new cancer treatment has delivered promising results for a 92-year-old woman who was previously considered to have no viable treatment options.
New findings improve understanding of how cancer develops
New research is giving scientists a better understanding of the processes in the body that can lead to cancer.