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Low carb diet cancer risk

Low a ketogenic diet with standard chemotherapeutic and radiotherapeutic options may help improve tumor response, although more cancer is needed. One randomized trial in humans- designed to examine cardiovascular endpoints — revealed an diet in lung cancer and a doubling of cancer-related deaths in men randomized to a high vegetable rizk diet. Carb Reports Inthe… Read More »

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo cuts relapse risk in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo has plenty of competition in its current bladder cancer indication—so it’s hoping to strike out on its own in a new area of the disease. The company revealed Thursday that its PD-1 fighter, against placebo, had lengthened the time muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma patients could remain disease-free after surgery. All patients saw benefit,… Read More »

VA apps pose privacy risk to veterans’ healthcare data

The increasing use of apps provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs is meant to improve access to patient health and benefits information in convenient digital platforms. However, members of Congress are worried that this electronic data is vulnerable. “When a veteran downloads an app from the VA’s app store, how much personal information does… Read More »

How to live longer: Drinking this tea helps to reduce risk of cancers and boosts longevity

As more and more people begin to take their health much more seriously, switching to healthier options is on the rise. According to health experts, drinking ginger tea could have numerous benefits to one’s health. From helping to manage high blood pressure, aiding in weight loss and reducing the risk of serious disease, it seems… Read More »

Menopausal Depression is Common, Who Is at Risk?

Patients and clinicians may not be fully aware that women are at increased risk for depression during the menopausal transition.  The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians screen all adults for depression, highlighting the importance of screening in populations at particularly high risk for depression.  While these recommendations have prompted increased awareness… Read More »