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Share on Pinterest Chemicals in cigarette smoke may promote the growth and spread of tumors in pancreatic cancer, a new mouse study shows. Bob Thomas/Getty Images Prior research has linked smoking to pancreatic cancer, but the reasons why were unclear. A new mouse study shows that chemicals in cigarette smoke change the immune system, which

Share on Pinterest Loneliness and financial strain are contributing to rising depression rates in the United States. Johner Images/Getty Images A new Gallup poll reports that over 18% of U.S. adults have or are being treated for depression. Depression rates have been at a historical high since 2024, with young adults and lower-income individuals among

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that a large percentage of people with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Justin Paget/Getty Images Researchers estimate that around 44% of people in the U.S. with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Experts say undiagnosed and under-treated diabetes can lead to a variety of serious

Share on Pinterest A common drug used as an emergency contraceptive may also help lower breast cancer risk. Tom Werner/Getty Images Researchers say that a drug used as an emergency contraceptive or to treat fibroids may help lower breast cancer risk. Ulipristal acetate, the “morning after pill,” was found to reduce the activity of breast