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Black Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Lack Access to Best Treatments

Black men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer are significantly less likely to be prescribed hormone therapy that could extend their lives, compared to othe

'High Altitude' Simulations Might Shield Patients Ahead of Surgery

Surgery coming up Mimicking the high-altitude breathing of mountaineers might make your procedure safer, a tiny study suggests.It s a form of what surgeons call

One Food Could Boost Health of Colon Cancer Survivors

Colon cancer survivors can give their health a boost by eating more navy beans, a new clinical trial finds.Small, white navy beans are full of gut-supporting fi

Do You Overindulge During the Holidays? Poll Finds You're Not Alone

Holiday festivities bring joy to many, but they also give rise to quite a few unhealthy habits, a new survey has found.Two-thirds of people say they overindulge

STD Specialists Warn of Shortage of Vital Syphilis Drug

only to find that it was unavailable.Bicillin L-A, a form of penicillin, is crucial to the treatment of syphilis. That s especially true for congenital syphilis

Trim Your Holiday Stress This Season: Experts Offer Tips

should be off-limits, Woods said. If you find yourself in the middle of a trying conversation with a relative despite that, try saying I love you and respect yo

Amid Salmonella Outbreak, Consumers Should Avoid Unknown Brands of Cantaloupe

As the Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes continues to widen, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges consumers to avoid any precut ver

Metabolic Biomarkers May Aid Mood Disorder Diagnosis

Metabolomic profiling may improve the differential diagnosis of mood disorders, according to a proof-of-concept study published online Oct. 25 in JAMA Psychiatr

Bidirectional Relationship Seen Between Overactive Bladder, Poor Sleep

There is a bidirectional relationship between overactive bladder (OAB) and poor sleep patterns, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in BMC Urology.Zec

Lipid-Lowering Drugs Save Lives, but Use Decreasing

Lipid-lowering drugs for primary prevention are associated with a significant survival benefit, but use has decreased over time, according to a study published

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