Health

Is ice cream really healthy? Here's what the evidence says

Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favorite flavor might be healthy. The article drew upon a 2018 doctoral thesis, which suggested that people with type ...

Medical research

Many patients are given unnecessary care. Here's why

Caregivers want patients to feel cared for. This, according to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet, is one reason why they still give treatments that provide no benefit.

Immunology

Engineering an immune-cell booster for cancer patients

Cancer patients might one day benefit from being administered immune cells from healthy donors. But as things stand, receiving donor cells can cause severe or even fatal immune reactions. A researcher at ETH Zurich has now ...

Oncology & Cancer

Video: What is multiple myeloma?

Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according the American Cancer Society.

Health

Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause symptoms, especially in its early stages. Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing this ...

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