Just Plain WEIRD #2

Cancer drug combo slashes risk of death by more than 40%

New hope for cancer patients with a combo of existing treatments delivering robust long-term results.  Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Oct 20 – A new drug combination to treat advanced recurring prostate cancer has shown remarkable results in a long-term trial, lowering the …

 

Calcium supplements found not to raise dementia risk

The suggestion that calcium supplements contribute to dementia has been debunked.  beyza yurtkuran on Unsplash – By Paul McClure 2025 Oct 11 – A large study has found that calcium supplements, long recommended for bone health, particularly in older women, don’t increase dementia risk, …