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Varubi (rolapitant) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

FDA Approves Varubi for Chemo-Induced Nausea, Vomiting

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For prevention of the delayed phase of nausea, vomiting caused by chemotherapy
Blood pressure levels declined slightly in a small study of patients treated 30 minutes a week with electroacupuncture. The findings were published in the August issue of Medical Acupuncture.

Acupuncture Linked to Reduced Blood Pressure in Small Study

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Noticeable drop in blood pressure observed in 70 percent of patients studied
Sustained calorie restriction can influence disease risk factors and possible predictors of longevity in healthy

Sustained Calorie Restriction May Help Prevent Age-Related Disease

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Smaller portions could lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, even in low-risk people
For patients with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer

Mushroom Powder Shows Potential in Prostate Cancer

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Reduction in prostate-specific antigen level in some patients with biochemical recurrence
A pair of genetic tests

Genetic Tests Could Improve Management of Autism

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Researchers anticipate genetic testing of children with autism will continue to increase
Exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke during childhood or while in the womb may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in adulthood

Early Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Up A-Fib Risk Later

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Effect strongest for those without other risk factors, but more study needed
Survivors of intracerebral hemorrhage may be at higher risk for recurrence if their blood pressure isn't under control

Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control

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More research needed to assess benefits and risks of tighter blood pressure control
Injuries among older bicyclists have increased dramatically in recent years

Bike Injuries Up Among Older Americans

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Riders over 45 a big part of increase in hospital admissions for more severe accidents
Among elderly adults with Alzheimer's disease

Higher Midlife BMI Tied to Earlier Alzheimer’s

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Slimming down might delay dementia, research suggests
Many adolescents with chronic diseases such as asthma and juvenile arthritis have consumed alcohol or smoked marijuana in the last year

Many Teens With Chronic Illnesses Use Alcohol, Marijuana

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Four out of 10 high school students with medical conditions used one or both in past year