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Navigating the Bumpy Road to Recovery Under Proposition 36

October 27, 2025

In a bustling downtown courtroom, a man in his 40s faces a daunting task. He needs to find drug treatment, but he lacks basic resources like a phone, a car, or even money for a bus ride. His judge, Cindy Davis, tries to help by printing out a map and giving him clear directions. But the man knows it

health

Global Health Challenges: HIV and Hepatitis B

October 27, 2025

The world is facing a significant health issue with the increasing number of HIV and hepatitis B cases. Every year, around 1. 2 million new cases of each virus are reported. By 2025, the number of people living with HIV could reach 40 million. Hepatitis B is even more common, with over 250 million p

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Hot Chemo Treatment: Weighing the Risks and Benefits

October 26, 2025

In the world of cancer treatment, new methods are always being explored. One such method is HIPEC, which involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery. But with this treatment, a big question arises: which chemotherapy drug is safer when used in high doses? Two dr

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A New Hope in the Fight Against Colon Cancer

October 26, 2025

Colon cancer is a serious disease that takes many lives. Scientists have found that a protein called B7-H4 is more active in colon cancer cells than in healthy cells. This protein helps cancer cells grow. So far, no medicines have been made to target B7-H4 in colon cancer treatment. Researchers set

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Doctors' Dilemma: Expensive, Unproven Cancer Treatments in Japan

October 26, 2025

In Japan, doctors have a tough job. They must navigate between treatments covered by public health insurance and costly private options that lack solid evidence. These expensive treatments, referred to as "X" in a recent study, have sparked a debate among oncologists. Over 6, 000 oncologists were s

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Can COVID-19 Vaccines Help Fight Cancer?

October 25, 2025

The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, which played a big role in saving lives during the pandemic, might also have a surprising benefit: helping the immune system fight cancer. This idea came from a study that looked at how these vaccines affect patients with certain types of cancer. The study focused on pat

entertainment

Fall Flicks That Feel Like a Warm Hug

October 25, 2025

Fall is here, and not everyone wants to watch scary movies. Some people prefer something cozy and comforting. If you love the vibe of "Practical Magic, " there are plenty of other movies that can give you that same warm, fuzzy feeling. First, let's talk about "Practical Magic. " This movie is like

science

How Heat Affects Milk's Taste and Quality

October 25, 2025

Milk undergoes changes when it's heated. Scientists looked at how different heating methods affect milk's taste and quality. They found that some methods keep milk's natural flavors better than others. Direct heating at high temperatures for a short time and mild indirect heating at lower temperatu

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A New Hope in Fighting Solid Tumors: CDR404 Shows Promise

October 24, 2025

CDR404, a new type of cancer treatment, is making waves in the medical world. This treatment is designed to target specific cancer cells and activate the body's immune system to fight them. Recent studies have shown that CDR404 can trigger a strong immune response in patients with certain types of c

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A New Hope in Cancer Treatment: Zymeworks' Promising Early Results

October 24, 2025

Zymeworks, a biotech company, has shared positive early results from its phase 1 trial. The trial is for a new drug called ZW-191. This drug is designed to target a specific marker called folate receptor-alpha (FRα) found in many cancer types. The results show that ZW-191 can shrink tumors and is ge