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‘Alarming’ rise of late-stage breast cancer is even worse in women under 40, new study finds

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‘Alarming’ rise of late-stage breast cancer is even worse in women under 40, new study finds

The rates of life-threatening breast cancer are spiking among women of all ages, with a significant increase in those under 40. A new study found that cases of metastatic breast cancer — in which breast cancer cells have spread from the local area of the breast to another site of the body — increased by … Read more

Lilly’s weight-loss drug reduces sleep apnea severity in late-stage trials

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Lilly’s weight-loss drug reduces sleep apnea severity in late-stage trials

April 17 (Reuters) – Eli Lilly (LLY.N), said on Wednesday its weight-loss drug helped reduce episodes of irregular breathing associated with a common sleep-related disorder in two late-stage trials, paving the way for expanding use of the drug. The drug cut the frequency of irregular breathing episodes by as much as 63% across the two studies. … Read more