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Groundbreaking new treatment for aggressive breast cancer has 100% survival rate

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Groundbreaking new treatment for aggressive breast cancer has 100% survival rate

Hope is on the horizon for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancers. A recent clinical trial, led by researchers at Cambridge University, explored the effects of combining chemotherapy with the targeted cancer drug olaparib before surgery. Every patient who received this protocol survived the critical three-year post-treatment period. BRCA cancers are notoriously aggressive and difficult … Read more

Hotel demands woman cancel Expedia reservation because rate is too ‘low’

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Hotel demands woman cancel Expedia reservation because rate is too ‘low’

A traveler said she received an unexpected request from a hotel after booking a room through Expedia. After finding a special deal on the travel site and receiving confirmation of the purchase, the woman received a message from the hotel, she wrote on the sub-thread r/travel. The woman said hotel officials requested that she cancel … Read more

This tiny $10 hand sanitizer is the latest status trend for teens: ‘We constantly rate and trade the different scents’

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This tiny hand sanitizer is the latest status trend for teens: ‘We constantly rate and trade the different scents’

Step aside, Stanley tumblers — hand sanitizer is the hottest new teen status symbol. Regardless of the generation, popularity always seems to be a big stressor to middle schoolers, with status markers such as what sports, extracurricular activities, friend groups they’re part of — and often, whether or not they have the latest trendy item. … Read more

How would you rate your marriage proposal? Survey finds half of Americans would do things differently

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How would you rate your marriage proposal? Survey finds half of Americans would do things differently

Just 39% of Americans gave their marriage proposals an “A+,” according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 engaged or married Americans examined modern proposal traditions and asked respondents to grade their engagements based on how successful they felt it went. Results found that just two in five couples would give their engagements a … Read more

I tracked my heart rate during my breakup using Apple Watch — it got really intense

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I tracked my heart rate during my breakup using Apple Watch — it got really intense

From heartbreak to near heart attack. A woman shared the information collected from her Apple Watch after it tracked her heart rate spiking during a painful breakup. The unnamed woman posted a photo claiming to show her skyrocketing heart rate showing how it jumped when she began having heartbreaking conversations. The Apple Watch data showed … Read more

Women who fancy tall men are more likely to rate themselves as attractive: study

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Women who fancy tall men are more likely to rate themselves as attractive: study

It’s the height of self-confidence. Women who fancy tall men are more likely to consider themselves attractive, surprising new research has revealed. Scholars from Texas A&M International University recruited 247 straight women for their study, with the findings published in the latest volume of the academic journal, Evolutionary Psychological Science. The female participants, who had … Read more

East Coast cities are sinking at an alarming rate, new research warns: ‘Impacts are real’

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East Coast cities are sinking at an alarming rate, new research warns: ‘Impacts are real’

New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more

‘Game-changing’ drug raises cervical cancer survival rate by 30% compared to chemotherapy

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‘Game-changing’ drug raises cervical cancer survival rate by 30% compared to chemotherapy

Better care for cancer patients may be on the horizon. A new prescription medicine for treating cervical cancer has been showing positive results in clinical trials. In phase 3 global trials, TIVDAK (tisotumab vedotin) was linked to a 30% overall reduction in the risk of death compared to chemotherapy. TIVDAK also demonstrated a 33% decrease in the risk of … Read more

‘Cowboy mentality’ blamed for worsening suicide rate among men

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‘Cowboy mentality’ blamed for worsening suicide rate among men

A “cowboy mentality” of wanting to “man up” could be a factor in the epidemic of male loneliness, a New York University professor implied on Sunday. Professor Niobe Way spoke with the Washington Post in a story about the rise in an “alternative conception of American masculinity” to combat the lack of connection between men. When tackling … Read more

I love my body hair — it repels creeps with a 90 percent success rate

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I love my body hair — it repels creeps with a 90 percent success rate

When she finds herself in a hairy situation with a creep, it’s her hair that keeps her safe.  Orim, who frequently posts body hair-positive videos on her TikTok along with content about her plant-based diet, recently shared a tip for shaving yourself from an uncomfortable encounter, The Sun reported. In a video posted in May … Read more

NY’s birth rate declines as young people ditch Empire State, data shows

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NY’s birth rate declines as young people ditch Empire State, data shows

New York’s childbirth rate continues to decline as women wait longer to have kids, new data suggests.  In 2021, around 211,000 babies were born in New York — a 13% drop compared with about 241,000 a decade earlier in 2011, according to newly compiled data from Cornell University’s Program in Applied Demographics.  Young people moving … Read more

I slide into celebs’ DMs — here’s how you can get a ‘100%’ response rate

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I slide into celebs’ DMs — here’s how you can get a ‘100%’ response rate

Your chance of connecting with a celebrity might be easier than you think. TikTok influencer Fiona Shea, also known as @baddgal_fifi posted a video telling viewers her three-step method for snagging a date with a famous man via Instagram DM. In the 2-minute video with 2.4 million views, Shea unveils how she and her close friends … Read more

AI develops cancer treatment in 30 days, predicts survival rate

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AI develops cancer treatment in 30 days, predicts survival rate

Artificial intelligence has developed a treatment for cancer in just 30 days and can predict a patient’s survival rate. In a new study published in the journal Chemical Science, researchers at the University of Toronto along with Insilico Medicine developed a potential treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with an AI drug discovery platform called Pharma.AI. … Read more

Jamaica reimposes ‘state of emergency,’ tourism industry threatened by high crime rate

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Jamaica reimposes ‘state of emergency,’ tourism industry threatened by high crime rate

Jamaica’s state of emergency may threaten its tourism industry as crime continues to increase in the country and local authorities struggle to clamp down on it. “That is all the government is trying to do,” Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said, adding that Jamaicans “have to hide under their beds, hide their daughters, can’t go to church, … Read more

What is a dangerous heart rate? A look at normal ranges for adults.

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What is a dangerous heart rate? A look at normal ranges for adults.

A dangerous heart rate is when your heart is beating too slowly (bradycardia) or too quickly (tachycardia). An adult’s heartbeat is too slow once it’s less than 60 bpm, and too fast once it’s more than 100 bpm, according to the American Heart Association. Some factors that impact your heart rate include stress, hormones, medication, … Read more

N.J. reports 1,474 COVID cases, 12 deaths; rate of transmission surpasses key benchmark

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N.J. reports 1,474 COVID cases, 12 deaths; rate of transmission surpasses key benchmark

New Jersey on Tuesday reported another 1,474 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 12 confirmed deaths a day after the state’s rate of transmission rose above a key benchmark. The rate of transmission was 1.04, up from 0.97 on Sunday. When the transmission rate is 1, that means cases have leveled off at the current numbers, while … Read more

Study finds higher complication rate after heart attack in people with autoimmune disease

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Study finds higher complication rate after heart attack in people with autoimmune disease

Research Highlights: After a heart attack, people with an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus or psoriasis, were more likely to die, develop heart failure or have a second heart attack, according to an analysis of more than 1.6 million adults ages 65 and older covered by Medicare. People with autoimmune disease were … Read more