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Coffee May Protect Against Common Irregular Heartbeat

Study finds lower recurrence of atrial fibrillation in daily drinkers

(Newser) - A new study suggests that a daily cup of coffee may lower the odds of atrial fibrillation recurrence, offering reassurance to the millions living with the common heart rhythm disorder. Researchers followed 200 adults from Australia, Canada, and the US with a history of A-fib, averaging 70 years old, over...

Most Breast Cancer Patients Can Skip Radiation
Most Breast Cancer Patients
Don't Need Radiation
NEW STUDY
Nov 6, 2025 7:21 AM CST

Most Breast Cancer Patients Don't Need Radiation

Survival rates stay the same for intermediate-risk patients who receive other treatment, study finds

(Newser) - Many women with early-stage breast cancer may be able to skip radiation after surgery without affecting their long-term survival, a new study suggests. The large clinical trial, published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine , followed over 1,600 women with early-stage breast cancer, who were considered at intermediate...

Aspirin Slashes Risk of Colorectal Cancer Comeback
'Wonder Drug' Has
Another Apparent Perk
NEW STUDY
Sep 18, 2025 9:30 AM CDT

'Wonder Drug' Has Another Apparent Perk

Aspirin slashed risk of colorectal cancer coming back after surgery in new research

(Newser) - A daily low dose of aspirin could sharply cut the risk of colorectal cancer returning after surgery, according to a large Scandinavian trial. Researchers at Stockholm's Karolinska Institute tracked more than 3,500 patients who had surgery to remove colorectal tumors. Genetic screening revealed that roughly 40% of...

Ginsburg Faces Long Odds in Cancer Fight

Justice remains hospitalized, plans quick return to bench

(Newser) - Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s pancreatic cancer is likely the more common, deadlier variety, with a high incidence of recurrence and a grim survival rate, HealthDay reports. Doctors took some comfort in the likelihood the cancer was found early. “She was able to have surgery, and only people who are...

Specter's Cancer Returns
 Specter's Cancer Returns 
Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT

Specter's Cancer Returns

Pennsylvania Republican, 78, says he'll work while undergoing chemotherapy

(Newser) - After three years in remission, cancerous Hodgkin's disease has reappeared in the body of Sen. Arlen Specter, the Pennsylvania Republican said today. "I consider this just another bump on the road to a successful recovery from Hodgkin's, from which I've been symptom-free for three years," said Specter, 78....

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