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Mushroom Powder Shows Potential in Prostate Cancer
Reduction in prostate-specific antigen level in some patients with biochemical recurrence
Sustained Calorie Restriction May Help Prevent Age-Related Disease
Smaller portions could lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, even in low-risk people
Acupuncture Linked to Reduced Blood Pressure in Small Study
Noticeable drop in blood pressure observed in 70 percent of patients studied
Too Little Sleep Can Quadruple Risk for the Common Cold
Less than six hours a night linked to higher rate of illness, researchers say
Breastfeeding Tied to Reduced Risk of MS Relapse Postpartum
Protective effect seems to last only about as long as exclusive nursing does
Genomic Sequencing Benefits Some Childhood Cancer Patients
Benefits seen for some children and young adults with relapsed or refractory cancer
Endoscopic Evaluation Advised in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Report of elderly man with mantle cell lymphoma in addition to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Immunological Cross-Reactions May Increase Food Allergies
IgE stimulated by a cross-reactive inhalant allergen can result in allergic reactions to diverse foods
Cervical Pessary Doesn’t Reduce Preterm Birth in Twin Pregnancy
Little difference in rate of spontaneous birth <34 weeks, perinatal death with use of cervical pessary
Observation Stays Can Exceed Cost of Inpatient Deductible
For 26.6% of Medicare beneficiaries, cumulative financial liability up with observational stays
