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Fitness Coach's Shocking Health Wake-Up Call

August 5, 2025

Bill Maeda, a well-known fitness trainer, had a rude awakening about his health. At 56, he's always been active, inspired by martial arts legends like Bruce Lee. But in 2012, during a routine training session, something unexpected happened. A client's kick revealed a hidden health issue—blood in his

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Caring for the Soul: Helping Cancer Patients Find Inner Peace

August 3, 2025

Cancer is not just a physical battle. It also takes a toll on the mind and spirit. Many people with cancer find comfort in spirituality. But how can healthcare workers best support this need? A recent study looked at different ways to help cancer patients explore their spirituality. The study found

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How Low White Blood Cells Might Help Fight Pancreatic Cancer

August 2, 2025

Pancreatic cancer is a tough opponent. Doctors are always looking for clues to predict how patients will respond to treatment. One such clue might be neutropenia, a condition where white blood cells drop to low levels. This often happens as a side effect of chemotherapy. In a recent study, research

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The Hidden Heroes in the Fight Against Cancer

July 30, 2025

The body's defense system against cancer is a complex battlefield. Among the soldiers are CD8+ T cells, which play a crucial role in controlling tumors and responding to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapies. But not all CD8+ T cells are the same. Some are like seasoned veterans, while others a

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Deciding on Extra Treatment for Prostate Cancer

July 30, 2025

Prostate cancer treatment isn't always straightforward. After surgery, some patients might need additional treatment. This is because cancer cells can sometimes linger, leading to what doctors refer to as a biochemical recurrence. It's like trying to get rid of weeds in a garden, but some roots rema

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Young Women in Sri Lanka: What Do They Know About Breast Cancer?

July 30, 2025

In Sri Lanka, young women's understanding of breast cancer is a hot topic. A recent study dug into what non-medical female college students know, think, and do about breast cancer. The goal? To figure out how to teach them better and catch cancer early. First, let's talk about knowledge. Many of th

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Deion's Sons: Different Paths, Different Approaches

July 29, 2025

Deion Sanders, a football legend, has two sons in the NFL, but their experiences are worlds apart. Shilo, a safety, is thriving in Tampa Bay, while Shedeur, a quarterback, is taking a different path in Cleveland. Shedeur is not seeking any special treatment. He doesn't want his dad around while he'

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Smart Bubbles for Fighting Cancer and Seeing Inside Cells

July 29, 2025

Mitochondria are like tiny powerhouses inside our cells. They keep us going, but sometimes they go wrong and cause problems. Tiny molecules called miRNAs help control these powerhouses. Scientists have been trying to find ways to see and fix these miRNAs to help treat diseases like cancer. A new id

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New Hope for Biliary Tract Cancer Patients: The Microbiome Connection

July 29, 2025

Biliary tract cancer (BTC) has long been a challenging disease to treat. Traditionally, doctors relied on a combination of cisplatin and gemcitabine as the go-to treatment. But things are changing. Adding durvalumab, a type of immunotherapy, to this mix has shown promising results. It's making a rea

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Gene Mix-Up and Cancer's Drug Defense

July 29, 2025

Cancer is a tricky foe, always finding ways to dodge treatments. One type, Ewing sarcoma, often affects young people. It's caused by a gene fusion called EWS::FLI1. This fusion acts like a commander, driving cancer cells to multiply uncontrollably. Scientists made a surprising find. EWS::FLI1 disru