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The logic behind starting breast cancer screening at 40; Could weight-loss drugs help fight cancer? 

May 12, 2023
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Breast cancer screening should begin at 40, not 50, national health panel recommends

A federal health panel now recommends all women begin breast cancer screening at age 40, a decade earlier than its previous guidelines.

By Angus Chen


STAT+ | In small study, weight loss drug boosts immune cells that help fight cancer

A small new study suggests the benefits of drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may go beyond just cutting weight.

By Elaine Chen


An ultrasound device may unlock brain cancer treatment, early study shows

A new ultrasound device designed to deliver chemotherapy that crosses the blood-brain barrier shows promise.

By Lizzy Lawrence



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