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Health News -- Immunotherapy may boost survival after lung cancer surgery -- Immunotherapy can boost the survival of early-stage lung cancer patients eligible for surgery when it's combined with chemotherapy, a new clinical trial reports.
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Health News -- What's behind doctor during telehealth calls affects patient confidence in care -- Telehealth has made it possible for doctors to deliver care from anywhere, but a professional-looking background helps patients feel more confident about their care and advice, a new study finds.15 hours ago
Health News -- Competing for cash may spur men to lose weight -- A competitive game with a potential cash reward appeared to help overweight British men lose weight, researchers report.15 hours ago
Health News -- FDA approves HPV self-test kit -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a kit that will allow women to collect their own vaginal sample for HPV screening, a move that could increase early detection in those at risk for cervical cancer.17 hours ago
Health News -- CDC: U.S. drug overdose deaths fall for first time since 2018 -- The relentless rise in deaths from drug overdose in the United States may finally have stalled: New data from 2023 show the first decline in such deaths since 2018.1 day ago
Health News -- Blood test could detect preeclampsia in first trimester, LabCorp reports -- Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help predict a woman's risk for the condition while she is in her first trimester, the test's maker said Wednesday.1 day ago
Science News -- Avian flu virus detected in New York City wild birds -- The H5N1 avian flu virus has been discovered in a small number of wild birds in New York City.1 day ago
Health News -- Report shows disparities in cancer outcomes based on race, location, sexuality -- Race, location and sexuality all play a role in cancer disparities across the United States, according to the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024.1 day ago
Health News -- More women on surgical team could improve outcomes, researchers say -- Heading for surgery? The ratio of women to men in the operating room could influence your recovery, new research shows.1 day ago
Health News -- MRI scans promise early heart failure detection in women, British study finds -- British researchers said Wednesday that they have developed a new way of using Magnetic Resonance Imaging to detect heart failure in women that will boost diagnosis rates, allowing more women to get treated earlier.1 day ago
Health News -- San Francisco expected to ban 'forever chemicals' in firefighter equipment -- San Francisco is on the verge of passing a ban on "forever chemicals" in the protective clothing firefighters wear while battling blazes.1 day ago
Health News -- Drowning deaths rise in U.S. after decades of declines -- Following decades of declines, drowning deaths are once again climbing in the United States, new government data shows.1 day ago
Science News -- Summer of 2023 was hottest in two millennia -- High temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere last summer were scorching and frequent enough to make it the hottest summer in two millennia, new research shows.1 day ago
Study: Low-calorie keto diet may help clear up acne18 hours ago
Babies born by C-section need two doses of measles vaccine to produce antibodies2 days ago
Roche's experimental obesity drug shows promising early stage results4 hours ago
Treatments for lymphoma have advanced beyond chemotherapy7 hours ago
Americans with private insurance may pay more than Medicare patients2 days ago