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Drug Helps Fight Early-Stage Breast Cancer

A twice-daily pill can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are genetically prone to the disease, researchers report. The pill – olaparib (Lynparza) – works by blocking a natural enzyme called PARP that normally fixes DNA damage in healthy… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on June 4, 2021

‘Next Big Wave’: Radiation Drugs Track and Kill Cancer Cells

Doctors are reporting improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells. Few such drugs are approved now, but the approach may become a new way to treat patients with other hard-to-reach or… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on June 4, 2021

Early Risers at Reduced Risk for Depression

Could getting out of bed just one hour earlier every day lower your risk for depression? Yes, claims new research that found an earlier start to the day was tied to a 23% lower risk of developing the mood disorder. The study of more than 840,000 people found a link “between… Read Full Article (External […]

Published on June 4, 2021