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Do Plant-Based Diets Prevent Cancer?

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

As evidence accumulates on the protective effects of a plant-heavy diet against cancers, experts explain how providers can incorporate those findings into routine medical visits.
Is Chronic Hand Eczema More Common Than We Think?

Medscape News UK January 16, 2025
The Real Reason Ultraprocessed Foods Are Ruining Our Health

Medscape January 14, 2025

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‘Alarming Disparities’ in Cancer Trends and Shift to Women, Younger Adults

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
MRI Pathway Speeds Up Bladder Cancer Treatment Time

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Are Alcohol Warning Labels Coming to Canada?

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Breast Cancer Screening at 40 Seems Cost-Effective in Canada

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Sunscreen Cost Could Affect Sunscreen Use, Study Suggests

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
FDA Pushes for New Buprenorphine Labeling

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Dazukibart Shows Promise in Treating Dermatomyositis

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025
Study Examines Acne Relapse and Isotretinoin Retrial

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2025

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The Real Reason Ultraprocessed Foods Are Ruining Our Health

Commentary January 14, 2025

A new machine learning algorithm provides a 'food processing score' for every food on grocery store shelves, but will it lead to healthier eating?
Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP): 5 Things to Know

Commentary January 17, 2025

Dr Jessica A. Penney and Sherry Chen at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide guidance on doxy-PEP for STI prevention.
Obesity Medications Don’t Explain Decrease in Obesity Rates

Commentary January 17, 2025
Focus On Safeguards in Promoting Organ Donation: Ethicist

Commentary January 15, 2025

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A Man With Fever and Pain in His Hands

Clinical Case January 16, 2025

The patient reports intermittent fever and hand pain as well as weakness, watery diarrhea, and weight loss.
Fast Five Quiz: Glioma Classification in Brain Cancer

Fast Five Quiz January 16, 2025
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Drugmakers Limit Cancer Patient Access to Financial Lifeline

Medscape Medical News January 16, 2025

Several major drugmakers have restricted commercially insured patients from their patient assistance programs, leaving patients uncertain about how they’ll be able to afford their medications.
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Medscape Business of Medicine January 15, 2025
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