17 h. ago Breast cancer survivors may have lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower dementia risk, especially with radiation therapy.

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29 h. ago NIH cuts study on disease that affects mostly Black patients, citing DEI, doctor says

NIH cuts study on disease that affects mostly Black patients, citing DEI, doctor says  NBC4 Washington

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6 d. ago Ear wax could offer clues of early Parkinson's disease, study suggests

Scientists find volatile compounds in ear wax may help detect Parkinson's disease earlier than traditional methods, offering a potential inexpensive screening tool.

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2 w. ago Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dead at 52 after breast cancer battle

Ananda Lewis, who rose to fame as an MTV VJ and hosted shows like "Total Request Live" before launching her own talk show, has died at age 52 after a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis.

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3 w. ago Common menopause medication might prevent breast cancer while treating hot flashes

Research suggests women with high breast cancer risk and menopausal symptoms could benefit from Duavee, which reduced breast tissue cell growth in a Northwestern University study.

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3 w. ago OpenAI’s marketing head takes leave to undergo breast cancer treatment

OpenAI's head of marketing, Kate Rouch, has announced she's stepping away from her role for three months while she undergoes treatment for invasive breast cancer.

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4 w. ago Jessie J will have surgery for early breast cancer. ‘I’m highlighting the word “early”’

Jessie J will have surgery for early breast cancer. ‘I’m highlighting the word “early”’  Los Angeles Times

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