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Sugar, Antibiotics and Your Gut

Patients who ate sugary foods while taking antibiotics lost much of the microbial diversity in their guts, setting the stage for infection. >

The Double Dividends of Exercise After Breast Cancer

Exercise helps women recovering from breast cancer overcome a sluggish "chemo brain." It also can rejuvenate cells, slowing their aging. >

An HPV Vaccine Bonus -- Safer Childbirth

The human papilloma virus vaccine not only helps prevent most cervical cancers, it appears to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. >

Tai Chi and Mindfulness Ease Life After Cancer

Two programs help patients navigating the stressful and often debilitating aftermath of cancer treatment. >

The Upside and Downside of Hormone Replacement Therapy

HRT can ease menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats and offers some benefits for the heart. It's not without risks though. >

HRT's Effects on the Brain

In older women estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now to find out why. >

An Amino Acid that Could Help the Body Fight Cancer and Viral Infections

Arginine appears to help the immune system destroy cancerous or infected cells. It is readily available in many high-protein foods. >

The Prostate Cancer That Isn't

Doctors are obligated to call it cancer, but GG1 is a precancerous condition. For most men, active surveillance is safer than treatment. >

GLP-1 RA Drugs Appear to Cut Breast Cancer Risk

The popular drugs prescribed for diabetes and weight loss seem to also contribute to a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. >

Beyond The Colonoscopy

Stool-based screening tests should encourage more people to test for colon cancer sooner, saving lives. Colonoscopies can be done as needed. >

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