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| Breast Cancer |
| What is fibrocystic breast disease? Fibrocystic breast disease causes a person to have lumpy, and sometimes painful, breasts. It is a very common condition and not harmful. Learn more in this article. |
| Colorectal Cancer |
| Combo of existing drugs fights bowel cancer and reduces side effects By combining two common cancer drugs, researchers have found a more effective way to treat colorectal cancer and reduce unpleasant side effects. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Left brain vs. right brain: How does one dominate? For certain tasks, one side of the brain will dominate the other. Although this is well known, exactly how one side takes control has been a mystery. |
| Mediterranean diet nutrients tied with healthy brain aging A study of older adults links blood markers of certain nutrients that are present in the Mediterranean diet to better cognition and brain connectivity. |
| 6 months of exercise may reverse mild cognitive impairment A new study finds that 6 months of exercise, when added to dieting, can reverse 9 years of decline in certain cognitive functions. |
| Alzheimer's: Study zeroes in on brain's weakest link In a new study, researchers find out which brain cells are most vulnerable to the accumulation of toxic plaques that drive Alzheimer's and speculate why. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| Health benefits of gold, frankincense, and myrrh Gold, frankincense, and myrrh are famous for one festive reason. In this feature, we ask whether any of them might harbor any health benefits. |
| Why do we love coffee when it is so bitter? Scientists have found a genetic link that explains why some people love the bitter taste of coffee. The findings might also offer clues to disease risks. |
| Our ancestors were enjoying cocoa over 5,000 years ago Cocoa was very important to our ancestors, and a new study reveals just how early they started to relish this treat, and where it really originated. |
| Mediterranean diet nutrients tied with healthy brain aging A study of older adults links blood markers of certain nutrients that are present in the Mediterranean diet to better cognition and brain connectivity. |
| What were the most intriguing medical studies of 2018? As 2018 slowly but surely draws to a close, we give you an overview of some of the most read and thought-provoking medical research of this year. |
| The 12 best ways to lose butt fat People can reduce their overall body fat and strengthen and tone their butt and upper leg muscles by doing certain exercises and making lifestyle changes. In this article, we discuss exercises and other methods to help a person lose butt fat. |
| Why green leafy vegetables can protect liver health Inorganic nitrate, a compound present in celery, spinach, and rocket, may protect against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a new study shows. |
| Pain / Anesthetics |
| Strong link found between back pain and mortality Back pain can significantly reduce people's quality of life. A recent study asks whether back pain might also reduce lifespan in older woman. |
| Prostate / Prostate Cancer |
| Gold nanoparticles could destroy prostate cancer By coating nanoparticles with gold, researchers have successfully destroyed prostate cancer cells in people without damaging surrounding tissue. |
| Women's Health / Gynecology |
| What is fibrocystic breast disease? Fibrocystic breast disease causes a person to have lumpy, and sometimes painful, breasts. It is a very common condition and not harmful. Learn more in this article. |
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