Drug Lynparza Helps Fight Some Early-Stage Breast Cancers
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A twice-daily pill can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are genetically prone to the disease, researchers report. The pill — olaparib (Lynparza) — works by blocking a natural enzyme called PARP […]
Your Weirdest Dreams Could Be Making You Smarter
June 4, 2021 — “I had the weirdest dream last night.” It’s a common refrain made by people whose sleeping experiences have taken them to places that surpass the waking imagination. And that’s for good reason, says neuroscientist Erik Hoel, PhD, from Tufts University in Medford, MA. Strange dreams serve an important purpose, […]
Talking to People About Your Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
About 1 in 8 men learn that they have prostate cancer sometime during their lifetime. In fact, it’s the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S. But after they get the news, many men find it hard to talk about it or to reach out for help and support as they […]
Are Psoriasis and Allergies Linked?
If you have psoriasis and allergies, maybe you’ve wondered if your allergy flares make your skin condition worse. There’s no need to guess: Doctors and researchers haven’t found links between the two problems. Here, four experts break down both conditions and explain what can trigger them. Different Causes Although psoriasis and allergies both involve your […]
What Role Does Artificial Intelligence Play in Medicine?
SOURCES: Anthony Chang, MD, chief intelligence and innovation officer, Children’s Hospital of Orange County; founder and medical director, Medical Intelligence and innovation Institute (MI3), Orange, CA. Isabel Healthcare: “Overview of the Isabel Symptom Checker.” Bertalan Mesko, PhD, director, The Medical Futurist Institute; author, My Health: Upgraded and The Guide to the Future of Medicine , Budapest, […]
What Are the Different Types of Relationships?
Gone are the days where you could describe your relationship status simply as single, married, or divorced. These days you could find yourself anywhere from talking and hanging out, to being partners or maybe just friends with benefits. “Relationship titles run the gamut,” says James Wadley, PhD, professor and chair of counseling at Lincoln University […]
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s May Help Long Term
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Parkinson’s disease patients can get symptom relief with deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy that lasts over the long term, a new study shows. Over 15 years, patients who received DBS, which requires surgical implantation, had significant improvement in motor symptoms and less need […]
Things People With Prostate Cancer Wish You Knew
Prostate cancer happens when abnormal cells grow and develop quicker than normal in your prostate. That’s the walnut-shaped gland that makes fluid to nourish and transport sperm. It’s one of the most common types of cancer. Some forms of this cancer are mild and may need minimal treatment, while others are more aggressive. […]
Tai Chi as Good as Working Out to Shrink Waistline
June 2, 2021 — Practicing the meditative, rhythmic flow of tai chi works just as well as aerobic exercise and strength training for achieving some health benefits such as reducing waist size and improving cholesterol, new findings suggest. Results of a randomized controlled trial published online May 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine […]
Kissing Is Important. Here’s Why
As with many milestones in life, your first kiss is often a memorable and exciting occasion. “I was 17, and the girl I kissed was a friend that I had in high school, and it was a terrific experience,” author William Cane says. “It was exciting because it was the first, and … that lip […]