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Cancer jab can eradicate entire tumours in patients, trial shows
A new triple-action cancer injection has shown the ability to completely eliminate tumours in patients who had exhausted all other treatment options, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The international trial, conducted across 11 countries, produced what doctors described as "unprecedentedly strong responses" in some of the most difficult-to-treat cases. The findings mark a potentially significant breakthrough for patients with advanced, treatment-resistant cancers.
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Groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy
A large-scale trial has found that a genomic test can identify breast cancer patients whose outcomes with hormone therapy alone are virtually identical to those who undergo chemotherapy. The findings could reshape treatment guidelines worldwide, sparing millions of women the grueling side effects associated with chemotherapy. Experts say the results represent a significant step toward more targeted, patient-specific cancer care.
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Common myths about gut health
The gut health industry is booming, but much of what's being sold is backed more by marketing than science. Expensive microbiome tests and probiotic supplements often lack the clinical evidence to justify their price tags. Before reaching for your wallet, it's worth separating the legitimate research from the noise.
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Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to health care queries are nearly 76% accurate
AI chatbots answer everyday health questions correctly about three-quarters of the time, according to new Penn State research — a figure that sounds promising until you consider the stakes of the remaining 25%. The findings raise serious questions about deploying these tools in patient-facing healthcare settings where inaccurate information can have real consequences. As AI health assistants grow more prevalent, the study underscores the urgent need for reliability benchmarks before widespread clinical adoption.
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Poor sleep linked to rising cancer risk in under-50s
Poor sleep is emerging as a potential driver behind the sharp rise in cancer diagnoses among adults under 50, according to two large-scale studies. Global early-onset cancer cases nearly doubled between 1990 and 2019, climbing from 1.82 million to 3.26 million, with related deaths among younger adults up 27%. The findings add urgency to efforts to identify lifestyle and behavioral factors behind one of oncology's most troubling trends.
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