_ Cancer CenterA Vaccine to Fight Cancer By thirdAGE articleA personalized “cancer vaccine” is coming closer to reality, researchers say. Scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine in … Read More→
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Solve the Medical Riddle: She Had a Rash on Her Arms and Then New Patches Started Appearing on Her Legs, Second Week By thirdAGE articleEditor’s note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
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Medical ResearchOsteoporosis Drugs May Prevent Some Cancers By thirdAGE articleThe most commonly used medications for osteoporosis worldwide, bisphosphonates, may also prevent certain kinds of lung, breast and colon cancers, … Read More→
Medical ResearchVaccine Holds Hope of Preventing MRSA By thirdAGE articleResearch reported online in December 2014 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA holds new hope for … Read More→
Cosmetic Surgery4 Tips for Anyone Considering Plastic Surgery By thirdAGE articleThankfully, society’s understanding of plastic surgery has matured as the practice has demonstrated its ability to improve human well-being, says … Read More→
Medical CarePrompt Care for Dislocated Shoulder Prevents Repeat Dislocations By thirdAGE articlePrompt and appropriate treatment of a dislocated shoulder—when the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is completely knocked out … Read More→
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Foot CareTLC for Holiday Feet By thirdAGE articleThe holiday season is festive and fun, but it can also be extremely tough on your feet. Shopping for hours … Read More→
_ Breast CancerGetting Potentially Life-Saving Drugs to High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients Faster By thirdAGE articleBy Tatiana Prowell, M.D. and Richard Pazdur, M.D. Researchers at an international oncology conference held in October in Spain reported … Read More→
_ Aging Well Cancer CenterHope for Tackling Signs of Aging and Treating Cancer By thirdAGE articleA new advance in biomedical research led by the University of Leicester in the UK could have potential in the … Read More→
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_ Rheumatoid ArthritisA New Understanding: Why the Immune System Doesn't Always Fight Back By thirdAGE articleResearchers have drawn closer to understanding why the immune-system process can go wrong. The investigators, from Johns Hopkins, focused on … Read More→