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Why Is Aluminum in Deodorant Bad? What the Concern Really Means

Walk down any personal care aisle and "aluminumfree" jumps off half the boxes. The implication is clear: aluminum is something to avoid. But ask the average shopper why, and the answers range from vague cancer worries to "I just heard it's bad."

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The Animals With the Longest Lifespan on Earth and the Biology Behind Their Longevity

The Clam That Outlived EmpiresIn 2006, researchers at Bangor University pulled an ocean quahog clam, Arctica islandica, from the seabed off Iceland and counted its growth rings the way a forester reads a tree. The rings said 507 years. The clam, nicknamed Ming, had been alive when the Mughal Empire…

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Cancer patient becomes first in world to receive pioneering new therapy

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Trump's Stricter Medicaid Rules Force Cancer Patients To Prove They Are Too Sick To Work

A US federal judge has upheld stricter Medicaid rules requiring documentation for exemptions, despite legal challenges and concerns over administrative burdens for patients with severe health conditions.

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Woman becomes first to receive pioneering new cancer therapy

Tracy Tomlinson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer which had spread shortly before Christmas 2020.

The Independent UK

Cancer patient becomes world’s first to receive ‘landmark’ treatment

Tracy Tomlinson, 58, was given the drug at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester as part of a clinical trial evaluating a new type of treatment for several types of cancer

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Dermatologists sound the alarm as tanning becomes trendy again

This concerning trend comes as the American Cancer Society projects over 100,000 new melanoma diagnoses in the U.S. by 2026

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No, there's no proof sunscreen increases cancer risk

Social media posts are pointing to a study of more than 470,000 people to argue that sunscreen increases the risk of skin cancer. However, the study didn't examine whether sunscreen is dangerous, and its findings have been largely distorted.

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Richard E. Grant: Becoming a widower made me aware of ‘loss and survival’

The actor’s wife, Joan Washington, died in September 2021 after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.

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Cancer Patients Should Not Stop Treatment Over This Chemotherapy Recall, but One Question Is Worth Asking

Three lots of injectable cyclophosphamide were recalled for steel particulate. No one should stop treatment. Here is what to ask your infusion center.

Medical Daily

The Small Prostate Cancer Trial Behind Adaptive Therapy, and the Dispute Over What It Proved

A Moffitt pilot trial of adaptive abiraterone dosing reported longer time to progression. A published critique says superiority is still unproven.

Medical Daily

TikTok's Latest Beauty Obsession May Be the Most Dangerous Yet, Skin Experts Say

TikTok's viral tanmaxxing trend encourages extreme sun exposure for darker skin, but dermatologists warn of increased skin cancer risks, premature aging and possible addictive behaviors.

Medical Daily

Two Mice with Identical DNA Damage Got Different Cancers, and the Difference Was Inherited

A Nature mouse study found that inherited genetics shapes how tumors evolve after identical DNA damage. What it does and does not mean.

Medical Daily

The FDA's Cancer Drug Advisory Panel Has Lost Its Acting Chair and Carries Multiple Vacancies

The acting chair of the FDA's cancer drug advisory committee has departed at the end of his term, leaving ODAC with several open seats.

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Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors

Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the “menopause moment” have brought it to the forefront of national conversation.

Medical Daily

FDA Approves a Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening That Misses Most Precancerous Growths

The FDA approved SimpleScreen CRC, a blood test for colorectal cancer screening. It detects cancer well but finds few precancerous lesions.

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Texas woman with stage 4 cancer going broke trying to survive. Then she reveals life-saving scans aren’t considered ‘preventative’: ‘such a damn joke’

Cancer has had a severe effect on her finances as well

The Times of India

After being told he looks good for his age, King Charles shares an honest joke about what aging is really like and things he can no longer do now

During the RHS Sandringham Flower Show, King Charles embraced the challenges of ageing with humor while discussing his cancer treatment and progress. His heartfelt remarks resonated, especially when he was likened to his mother, Queen Elizabeth. This appearance, alongside Queen Camilla, showcases his honest and approachable demeanor in royal engagements.

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Johnson & Johnson seeks to end decade-long talc litigation with $5.5 billion settlement

Johnson & Johnson has struck a substantial deal worth more than five billion dollars, aimed at settling numerous lawsuits that allege cancer linked to its talc products. Following an ineffective bankruptcy resolution attempt, this latest agreement will facilitate quicker claims disbursement while keeping the door open for others who develop…

Medical Daily

Researchers Mapped the Protein Changes Inside Pancreatic Lesions Years Before They Turn into Cancer

A Cancer Discovery study mapped protein changes in precancerous pancreatic lesions. What it found, and what it cannot yet do.

Medical Daily

Pancreatic Cancer Drug Doubled Survival in Phase 3 Trial. Who Qualifies for Expanded Access?

Daraxonrasib nearly doubled median survival in advanced pancreatic cancer. It is not approved yet, but expanded access is open for some patients.

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5 Common Medications Linked to a Higher Risk of Bone Loss

Fractures and breaks are very common in seniors, affecting about 50% of women and 30% of men over age 50. The most common breaks impact...

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8 Stomach Symptoms That Can Be Early Signs of Stomach Cancer

Most stomach aches, indigestion, or bloating are caused by common digestive issues rather than cancer. However, stomach cancer often begins with subtle symptoms that are easy to dismiss, allowing the disease to progress before it is discovered. According to the American Cancer Society, early stomach cancer may cause few or…

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A Cancer Vaccine Tested in Mice Uses Leftover COVID Immunity to Make Tumors Easier for the Body to See

A cancer vaccine platform redirects COVID immune memory against tumors. The work was done in mice and has not reached any patient.

Medical Daily

Ben Affleck's Mom Died of Pancreatic Cancer at His Home, Death Certificate Reveals

Ben Affleck's mother, Chris Affleck, died at 83 after pancreatic adenocarcinoma. New details reveal her final days and shed light on the challenges of pancreatic cancer.

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