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Even moderate alcohol consumption may increase risk of certain cancers, experts warn Consuming alcoholic beverages, even in moderation, may increase your risk of developing certain cancers, according to a new statement released by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
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Alcohol Is a Cancer Risk, ASCO Says For the first time, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has formally stated that alcohol drinking is a risk factor for multiple malignancies and is potentially modifiable.
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EPA Approval Of Bacteria To Fight Mosquitoes Caps Long Quest Editor's note: The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria as a "biopesticide" in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
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Drinking Alcohol Really Does Raise Your Cancer Risk, Doctors Warn Drinking alcohol, even a light or moderate amount, increases the risk of several common cancers, according to a leading group of cancer doctors.
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Genetically Altered Skin Saves A Boy Dying Of A Rare Disease Researchers grew sheets of genetically altered skin cells in the lab and used them to treat a boy with life-threatening epidermolysis bullosa.
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Gene Therapy Creates Replacement Skin to Save a Dying Boy A graphic published with a new study shows how skin cells were taken from the patient, altered to correct a genetic flaw, and grown into sheets of skin for grafting.
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The nation's top cancer doctors are asking people to drink less in an unprecedented warning In a statement, the American Society of Clinical Oncology asked Americans to drink less alcohol. The group, which includes the nation's top cancer doctors, cited several years of research that links alcohol - even as little as a glass of wine or beer ...
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"My Breast Cancer Diagnosis Was a Divine Tap on the Shoulder", Gretchen Howard "I have always taken care of my physical and mental health, so my diagnosis was a shock to the core." - Gretchen Howard. Gretchen Howard was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in May of 2017.
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Risk of Breast Cancer's Return Can Linger for Decades WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Women treated for early stage breast cancer still face a substantial risk of recurrence up to 20 years later, a large, new study shows.
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Flu season is here, and experts are already concerned (CNN) Last year's seasonal flu vaccine effectiveness was just 42%, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated.
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Daytime wounds 'heal more quickly' Wounds heal more quickly if they occur during the day rather than after dark, a study suggests. It found burns sustained at night took an average of 28 days to heal, but just 17 for those that happened in daytime.
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Top doctors release a warning about alcohol: It dramatically increases cancer risk On November 7, the nation's top oncologists released a statement through the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to draw attention to the connection between alcohol and cancer risk.
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Scientists implant tiny human brains into rats, spark ethical debate After several labs successfully implanted human brain organoids into rats, many scientists are questioning the ethical implications of the experiment, STAT News reports.
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Medical marijuana caregivers are hit with a flurry of new state rules Measures that take effect Feb. 1, including surprise inspections and a tracking system, raise concerns among the roughly 3,200 caregivers serving 50,000 patients.
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Doctors face new challenges with opioid epidemic BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Acting U.S. Attorney James Kennedy announced Wednesday that a 166-count indictment against Dr. Eugene Gosy, 56, was returned by a federal grand jury.
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Record haul of drugs collected at DEA event, officials say Last Updated Nov 7, 2017 9:34 PM EST. A record-breaking 912,305 pounds -- or 456 tons -- of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs were collected during the eighth annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day event last ...
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IUDs Are Linked To A Lower Cervical Cancer Risk, Study Finds Women who have used an IUD may have a 30% lower risk of invasive cervical cancer than women who have not. Posted on November 8, 2017, at 2:20 p.m.. Caroline Kee. BuzzFeed News Reporter. Share On facebook Share · Share On vk Share · Share On ...
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Women who use IUDs may have lower risk of cervical cancer When an IUD is inserted, it triggers an immune response in the body that could "kick out" an HPV infection. (iStock). Women who use an intrauterine device for birth control may have a lower risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a new review ...
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IUDs may have a surprising health benefit IUD contraceptive devices may reduce a woman's risk of cervical cancer by about a third, a new review concludes. Researchers think IUDs might promote an immune response that kills off human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes virtually all ...
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OTC painkillers as effective as opioids in ER patients CHICAGO - Emergency rooms are where many patients are first introduced to powerful opioid painkillers, but what if doctors offered over-the-counter pills instead?
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Science battles politics in growing state-by-state debate over HIV felony charges California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill last month making California the fourth state to revise criminal laws regarding HIV exposure.
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Born before 22 weeks, 'most premature' baby is now thriving The now 3-year-old girl was born at just 21 weeks and four days after conception. "She may be the most premature known survivor to date," according to a case report about her birth published in the journal Pediatrics last week.
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CBD products are a rip-off for medical marijuana users, study finds Cannabidiol, a major component of marijuana, is in high demand these days for its purported health benefits. But a study published on Tuesday discovered that people trying to treat themselves with cannabidiol products likely aren't getting what they're ...
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First case of wildlife-killing chronic wasting disease found in Montana A mule deer buck shot in late October about 10 miles southeast of Bridger has tested positive for exposure to chronic wasting disease.
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FDA cracks down on medical marijuana cancer treatment claims The FDA is warning online sellers of marijuana they cannot market their products for cancer treatment. (AP). Anna Edney and Jennifer KaplanBloomberg.
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This Flu Season Expecting Record Cases SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - October and November are the prime months to get vaccinated with flu season right around the corner. Experts are expecting the flu to pack an even bigger punch this year, so now is the time to protect you and your family.
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Breast Cancer May Return Even 20 Years Later, Study Finds Breast cancer can "smolder" and return even 20 years later unless patients keep taking drugs to suppress it, researchers reported Wednesday.
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Anti-aging breakthrough could extend healthspan by making old cells young again Rather than just focusing on increasing lifespan, one field of anti-aging research is concerned with extending healthspan - the stretch of our life we spend healthy.
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Scientists rejuvenate old human cells, make them look and act younger "Far more research is needed now to establish the true potential for these sort of approaches to address the degenerative effects of aging," said researcher Lorna Harries.
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Can stem cells restore hearing without causing cancer? Converting inner ear stem cells to auditory neurons could potentially reverse deafness, but the process also poses a cancer risk if the cells divide too quickly.
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Aging & Disability Resource Center honors National Family Caregivers Month | Deterding November is National Family "Caregivers" Month. Or should it be National Family "Caretakers" Month? Caregiver and caretaker are words that are often used interchangeably and are taken to mean the same thing, but do they really?
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