In a recent prospective observational cohort study published in eMedicineClinicalResearchers evaluated a modified total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT) regimen in patients with high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) in Sweden. The modified TNT regimen was found to achieve similar complete response (CR) rates and lower neurotoxicity compared with the RAPIDO study, despite treating older patients with […]
When it comes to our health, the venerable saying is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Early detection of potential health problems can make a huge difference in your overall well-being and quality of life down the road. That’s why regular preventive care is so essential for people of all […]
Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one “pharmacy desert,” where there is no retail pharmacy within a 10-mile radius, according to a recent study published by researchers from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC–James). As pharmacies […]
For those struggling with scorching flashes and night sweats, here’s a promising development in menopause treatment. In a phase 3 clinical trial, researchers found that a recent non-hormonal drug, Elinzanetant, could reduce the frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women. The often nightmarish discomfort that women go through during menopause includes symptoms such […]
Bamboo vinegar is a concentrated liquid obtained from bamboo under high temperature and oxygen-free conditions. It contains more than 200 organic ingredients, including organic acids, phenols, ketones, alcohols and esters, the main ingredient of which is acetic acid. Although bamboo vinegar has been approved by the China Food and Drug Administration as a cosmetic raw […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the exploit of two updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that target currently circulating strains of the virus, as cases surged this summer. The updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna target the current KP.2 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a descendant of the highly contagious JN.1 subvariant […]
A recent $20 million research initiative will engage people most impacted by health inequities in developing solutions that can lend a hand improve their overall health and well-being. The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of life-saving service as the world’s leading nonprofit focused on heart and brain health for all, and the Robert Wood […]
Smoking during pregnancy is known to raise the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, and restricted growth of the fetus. But can delicate smoking during pregnancy, just one or two cigarettes, still harm the newborn? A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests that “there is no secure period or […]
A novel study that followed more than 7,000 middle-aged and older Canadians for about three years found that married men, or men who got married during the study period, were twice as likely to age optimally compared to their never-married peers. Among women, those who never married were twice as likely to age optimally as […]
We know that various factors are linked to heart disease, such as smoking and obesity. But a recent study reveals a surprising link between constipation and an increased risk of stern adverse heart events, including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure — a link that is not widely recognized. “Our study suggests that constipation, a […]
