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Allergic to peanuts? You could take a pill to change that, study suggests

miamiherald.com

A study from Australian researchers has found a combination of probiotics and peanut proteins that could stop peanut allergies.

'Liquid biopsy' spots early-stage cancers in blood: U.S. study

reuters.com

A test that scans blood for tumor-specific DNA identified early-stage cancer in more than half of 138 patients with the disease, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday, marking a new milestone in the rush for so-called "liquid biopsies."

Vitamin B3 may play an important role in preventing miscarriages and birth defects

usatoday.com

Taking vitamin B3 may help prevent miscarriages and certain birth defects, according to a study published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Increased risk of heart attack, stroke soon after cancer diagnosis

reuters.com

By Will Boggs MDReuters Health - Patients with cancer have higher risks of heart attack and stroke from blood clots, especially in the first few mont

Increased risk of heart attack, stroke soon after cancer diagnosis

reuters.com

By Will Boggs MDReuters Health - Patients with cancer have higher risks of heart attack and stroke from blood clots, especially in the first few mont

With deadlines looming, pharma companies look to tighten drug security

statnews.com

Most people trust that their medicine matches the description on the bottle. But what if it doesn’t?

Cheers! Moderate drinking may help you live longer

today.com

You may live longer if you consume a few drinks a week, a new study suggests. But it's not a reason to start drinking, doctors say.

Alternative Medicine Doesn't Work for Cancer Treatments

gizmodo.com

You have, as of today, a one hundred percent chance of dying. But a lot of people would like a little more time to do things, like eat interestingly-shaped pastas, or play catch with their grandchildren. That makes sense. I’d also like to do those things. But sometimes, our pursuit to eat lots of ...

Artificial Sweeteners Trick the Brain: Study

consumer.healthday.com

Sugary taste can cause a heightened metabolic response, researchers say

Genetically Engineering Pigs to Grow Organs for People

theatlantic.com

Scientists announce the birth of 37 pigs gene-edited to be better for human transplant.