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when it comes to facial scars, we are 'our own worst critics'
people with scars on their faces are likely to perceive them as more severe than their own surgeon, or even a stranger.
maija kappler
skin health
mar 17 2022
patients' facial scars may feel more visible to them than to other people. getty

once in the brain, skin cancer cells produce alzheimer's protein: study
the amyloid beta protein that is seen in some cognitive diseases may help cancer spread.
chris arnold
cancer
mar 11 2022
alzheimer’s disease, is believed to be the result of the accumulation of certain proteins in the brain that leads to the slow death of neurons. getty

if you have cancer, you may be eligible for long-term disability benefits
worrying about money is not where you should be focusing your energy when you have a life-threatening disease.
nainesh kotak
cancer
mar 10 2022
the purpose of disability benefits is to focus your energy on getting better, instead of worrying about money. getty

taller adults may face heightened risk of colorectal cancer: study
findings show that height is a risk factor for the disease and may indicate a need for earlier screening.
dave yasvinski
colorectal cancer
mar 8 2022
there has been a long-observed relationship between height and colorectal cancer risk. getty

stem cell study identifies genes that may better the odds for people with blood disorders
research findings may also help in the treatment of sickle cell anemia, hiv, and some forms of cancer.
chris arnold
blood cancer
mar 7 2022
a better understanding of how the genes involved in hematopoietic stem cells work will give scientists a better shot at manipulating them for medical use. getty

from the industry: ending cervical cancer in canada is within reach
human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccines make eradicating cervical cancer by 2040 an achievable goal, but there 's still more work to be done.
douglas donovan
from the industry
mar 4 2022
governments are investing in screening and diagnostics to help cervical cancer prevention. getty

kristen bell reveals family history of colorectal cancer
the star of the woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window revealed that she had an elective colonoscopy at a young age due to her family’s medical history.
emma jones
colorectal cancer
mar 4 2022
"you’re supposed to start getting colonoscopies, i think, at 45, and 40 if you have any family history," says kristen bell. topshot - us actress kristen bell arrives for disney's world premiere of "frozen 2" at the dolby theatre in hollywood on november 7, 2019. (photo by valerie macon / afp) (photo by valerie macon/afp via getty images)

fda approves janssen's cancer therapy for people with myeloma
the treatment offers hope for patients who have already undergone four or more other lines of therapy.
chris arnold
myeloma
mar 3 2022
carvykti requires a significant amount of preparation and training for doctors and nurses to properly treat patients. getty
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when it comes to facial scars, we are 'our own worst critics'
people with scars on their faces are likely to perceive them as more severe than their own surgeon, or even a stranger.
maija kappler
skin health
mar 17 2022
patients' facial scars may feel more visible to them than to other people. getty

once in the brain, skin cancer cells produce alzheimer's protein: study
the amyloid beta protein that is seen in some cognitive diseases may help cancer spread.
chris arnold
cancer
mar 11 2022
alzheimer’s disease, is believed to be the result of the accumulation of certain proteins in the brain that leads to the slow death of neurons. getty

if you have cancer, you may be eligible for long-term disability benefits
worrying about money is not where you should be focusing your energy when you have a life-threatening disease.
nainesh kotak
cancer
mar 10 2022
the purpose of disability benefits is to focus your energy on getting better, instead of worrying about money. getty

taller adults may face heightened risk of colorectal cancer: study
findings show that height is a risk factor for the disease and may indicate a need for earlier screening.
dave yasvinski
colorectal cancer
mar 8 2022
there has been a long-observed relationship between height and colorectal cancer risk. getty
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save your skin foundation

stem cell study identifies genes that may better the odds for people with blood disorders
research findings may also help in the treatment of sickle cell anemia, hiv, and some forms of cancer.
chris arnold
blood cancer
mar 7 2022
a better understanding of how the genes involved in hematopoietic stem cells work will give scientists a better shot at manipulating them for medical use. getty

from the industry: ending cervical cancer in canada is within reach
human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccines make eradicating cervical cancer by 2040 an achievable goal, but there 's still more work to be done.
douglas donovan
from the industry
mar 4 2022
governments are investing in screening and diagnostics to help cervical cancer prevention. getty

kristen bell reveals family history of colorectal cancer
the star of the woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window revealed that she had an elective colonoscopy at a young age due to her family’s medical history.
emma jones
colorectal cancer
mar 4 2022
"you’re supposed to start getting colonoscopies, i think, at 45, and 40 if you have any family history," says kristen bell. topshot - us actress kristen bell arrives for disney's world premiere of "frozen 2" at the dolby theatre in hollywood on november 7, 2019. (photo by valerie macon / afp) (photo by valerie macon/afp via getty images)

fda approves janssen's cancer therapy for people with myeloma
the treatment offers hope for patients who have already undergone four or more other lines of therapy.
chris arnold
myeloma
mar 3 2022
carvykti requires a significant amount of preparation and training for doctors and nurses to properly treat patients. getty
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canadian society for exercise physiology

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