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Adam Hadhazy

Taking a shorter course of antibiotics may be just as effective, plus do a better job at preventing antibiotic resistance

Stop Taking Antibiotics When You Feel Better?

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Little brown bats

Against all odds, bats are surprisingly long-lived and rarely develop tumors. Understanding why could unlock new cancer treatments for us.

3 Ways Bats Conquer Cancer, and Why That Could Be Good News for Humans

A sugar compound found in sea cucumbers could hold the key to stopping the spread of cancer, according to a recent UM-led study published in Glycobiology. (Image Credit: Graphic by Stefanie Goodwiller/University Marketing and Communications)

Sea cucumber and stopping the spread of cancer

Learn why sea cucumbers could stop cancer growth due to a unique sugar compound they possess.

Sea Cucumbers Could Be the Key to Stopping Cancer Growth With a Rare Sugar Compound

blood test for cancer

Learn more about a new study that suggests early cancer detection could be as simple as a routine blood test.

New Blood Test Can Detect Cancer Up to Three Years Before Symptoms Appear

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Ozempic and nutrition

According to leaders in obesity and nutrition research, following these key nutrition guidelines will make the most of GLP-1 drug treatment.

8 Ways to Boost the Effects of Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drug Treatments

green and white packet of pills for depression

Learn why antidepressants are the new hot topic in cancer research, as they can boost the immune system to fight tumor cells.

A Common Group of Antidepressants Could Suppress Tumor Growth Across Various Cancer Types

Surgeon operating on patient not associated with the bladder transplant. (Image Credit: Peter Porrini/Shutterstock)

Surgeon performing operation

Multiple obstacles, including vascular connections and immune suppression, made the pioneering bladder transplant procedure a challenge.

Why the First-Ever Human Full Bladder Transplant Is Big News

Stop Taking Antibiotics When You Feel Better?

Taking a shorter course of antibiotics may be just as effective, plus do a better job at preventing antibiotic resistance

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