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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Jim Ross: Beating Cancer and Returning to the Ring

Jim Ross, a well-known wrestling commentator, has some great news to share. He recently beat colon cancer. This happened just a month after he had surgery. He talked about this on his podcast called Grilling JR. Ross said, \\"I'm feeling really good now. The cancer is gone, and I'm happy about that

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of PSTPIP1 in Kidney Cancer

PSTPIP1 is a protein that has caught the attention of researchers due to its involvement in various immune system pathways. It's been found to be more active in tumors than in healthy tissues. This sparked interest in studying its role in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common type

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

A Young Dad's Fight Against Colon Cancer: What You Need to Know

Tanner Martin, a 30-year-old Utah dad, passed away after a brave battle with stage 4 colon cancer. His wife, Shay Wright, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, featuring a video Martin had recorded before his death. In the video, Martin, holding their newborn daughter AmyLou, asked fans to sup

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Spotting the Signs: When Should You Worry About a Sore?

Cancer can be sneaky. It often starts with small signs that people might ignore. One common early warning is a sore that won't heal. This was the case for a woman who had a sore under her armpit for over a year. She didn't think much of it at first. But later, her family realized that this could hav

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Can AI Predict How Well Cancer Treatment Will Work?

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a tough cancer to treat. Doctors have a hard time figuring out which treatments will work best for each patient. One big challenge is predicting how well a patient will respond to immunotherapy, a treatment that helps the body's own immune system fight cancer. Researcher

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Finding the Better Pain Relief for Ear Surgeries

Ear surgeries can be quite painful, and finding the right pain relief is crucial. Two methods were put to the test: a nerve block called the superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) and a common painkiller, intravenous morphine. The goal was to see if the nerve block could be just as good as morphin

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

How Risankizumab Helps People with Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that can be quite tough to deal with. It causes red, scaly patches on the skin and can make life really hard for those who have it. Recently, a new drug called risankizumab has been approved to help people with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This drug works by tar

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Heart Disease: What Your Genes Can Tell You

Heart disease is a big deal. It's one of the leading causes of death worldwide. But what if we could use our genes to predict who is at risk? That's where polygenic risk scores (PRS) come in. These scores look at many genes to see if someone might be more likely to develop coronary artery disease (C

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Why Does Romiplostim Help Some but Not All?

Romiplostim is a medication that boosts platelet production in the body. It has shown potential in treating aplastic anemia, a condition where the body struggles to make enough blood cells. This drug is particularly useful for patients who haven't had success with other treatments. However, its effe

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

Iron's Role in Parkinson's Disease: A Closer Look

Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the brain. It is known for causing movement problems. One thing that happens in Parkinson's is that iron builds up in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra (SN). But how this iron changes over time and how it affects other things in the brain

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