Sunscreen confusion puts more Americans at risk for Melanoma
Melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer—doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth.
May 22, 2026
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DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments
When it comes to cancer, tumor suppressor genes are usually thought of as the "good guys." These genes make proteins that protect and repair DNA in cells. If they stop functioning or there's not enough, cancer risk goes up. ...
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Why an off-label autism drug suddenly took off, despite limited large-scale evidence
Researchers from the University of California San Diego found that prescriptions for leucovorin, a drug sometimes used off-label for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), rose sharply among children after widespread media attention ...
May 18, 2026
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Duration of depression may influence how severely the disease alters the brain
Depression affects about 5.8% of the Brazilian population and presents a wide range of symptoms, intensities, and durations. A study published in Scientific Reports involving patients with major depressive disorder demonstrated ...
May 21, 2026
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Q&A: Using advanced imaging to improve brain cancer treatment
Glioblastoma is one of the most treatment-resistant brain tumors, making it especially difficult to treat. Part of that resistance stems from its unique tumor microenvironment—the complex mix of cells and biological activity ...
May 22, 2026
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Breast cancer deaths shift toward younger women as older patients see better survival
A national study analyzing U.S. breast cancer data spanning nearly 50 years has uncovered a major shift in outcomes and risk of developing the disease, highlighting urgent gaps in prevention and treatment for specific groups ...
May 19, 2026
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A 'bet-hedging' strategy that helps gut bacteria survive and recover
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have discovered that many gut bacteria use a flexible survival strategy to withstand disruptions such as antibiotics and diet changes.
May 19, 2026
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Contaminated illicit alcohol being sold to unsuspecting customers at licensed bottle shops
Australians may be drinking contaminated spirits without realizing it, according to new research showing illicit alcohol being sold alongside legal products at bottle shops. A preliminary investigation of licensed retailers ...
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At 'most favored nation' prices, can Medicare break even on GLP-1 drugs?
In November 2025, the White House announced pricing deals with multiple pharmaceutical manufacturers to lower domestic prices for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs (GLP-1RAs) including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, ...
May 18, 2026
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Sex differences in dementia risks reveal stronger cognitive impacts in women
Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that women not only experience a higher burden of certain modifiable dementia risk factors, but also appear more vulnerable to their effects ...
May 19, 2026
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