The National Cancer Institute is using federal funds to study whether cancer can be cured by ivermectin, a cheap, off-patent […]
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Having that high-deductible health plan might kill you, literally
Having a health insurance plan with a high deductible could not only cost you—it could also kill you. A new […]
mRNA cancer vaccine shows protection at 5-year follow-up, Moderna and Merck say
mRNA’s potential Previous data from the trial reported that 107 participants received the mRNA vaccine and Keytruda treatment, while the […]
An NIH director joins MAHA, gets replaced by JD Vance’s close friend
The director of a federal health institute that has arguably produced two of the most controversial government studies in recent […]
$15 billion in NIH funding frozen, then thawed Tuesday in ongoing power war
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the funding pause to journalists. US Senator Patty Murray […]
Trump’s EPA to “reconsider” ban on cancer-causing asbestos
Despite touting ambitious goals of making America healthier, the Trump administration on Monday revealed in court documents that it is […]
False claims that ivermectin treats cancer, COVID leads states to pass OTC laws
Doctors told the Times that they have already seen some cases where patients with treatable, early-stage cancers have delayed effective […]
A new era in cancer therapies is at hand
New therapeutic strategies build on the success of immunotherapy. In 2012, clinicians at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia treated Emily […]
New research shows bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief
The answer lies in how quickly body size evolves. We found that birds and mammals that reached large sizes more […]
More cancer, less death? New alcohol-risk reviews offer conflicting takeaways
Two big, somewhat conflicting studies on alcohol risks will influence new guidelines. Heavy drinking is clearly bad for your health. […]