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Early menopause is associated with an increased risk of breast and possibly ovarian cancer

Some women who go through early menopause — before age 40 — have an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

03 June 2024, 20:53

Guidelines recommend that healthy people under 75 years of age take their daily allowance of vitamin D

Healthy adults under 75 generally don’t need to exceed the daily allowance for vitamin D and don’t need to be tested for vitamin D levels. 

03 June 2024, 19:27

11-year data shows metformin is as safe as insulin in pregnancy

Metformin is safe to use during pregnancy to manage diabetes, with no long-term adverse effects on babies born to these mothers or on the mothers themselves for at least 11 years after childbirth.

03 June 2024, 19:11

Study Finds Semaglutide Reduces Frequency and Relapse of Alcohol Dependence

The popular diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are linked to reduced incidence and relapse of alcohol abuse or dependence, a study has found.

03 June 2024, 18:28

Scientists create 'chameleon' compound to treat drug-resistant brain cancer

A new study describes how a new chemical compound attacks drug-resistant brain tumors without damaging healthy surrounding tissue.

03 June 2024, 17:29

Signs of preeclampsia linked to increased risk of early-onset dementia

People with preeclampsia have an increased risk of early-onset dementia, a study suggests.

03 June 2024, 14:39

New treatment approach may provide longer-lasting protection for people with breast cancer

Killing breast cancer cells in a way that trains the immune system to recognize and destroy remaining cancer cells may offer longer-lasting protection for people with this disease.

03 June 2024, 12:01

Protein Intermittent Fasting Is Better Than Calorie Restriction for Gut Health and Weight Loss

The researchers compared the effects of protein-focused intermittent fasting with heart-healthy calorie restriction on gut microbiota remodeling.

03 June 2024, 11:44

Omega-3 supplements show promise in fighting osteoarthritis

A recent study looked at the effectiveness of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in modulating the progression of osteoarthritis.

03 June 2024, 11:22

Type 2 diabetes linked to increased risk of cancer

Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing many diseases, including various types of cancer; however, the mechanisms responsible for this association remain unclear.

03 June 2024, 11:14

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