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Ivermectin for Cancer? BBC Investigation Exposes Illegal Sale of Dewormers Marketed as Cures

Ivermectin for Cancer? BBC Investigation Exposes Illegal Sale of Dewormers Marketed as Cures

A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a stairlift salesman illegally selling animal dewormers and scabies drugs as unproven cancer treatments. The investigation comes amid surging public interest fueled by celebrity endorsements, which caused prescriptions for ivermectin to more than double. While the National Cancer Institute is studying the drug's potential, experts warn of "zero clinical evidence" and documented cases of harm.

Student Loan Debt to Be Erased for 170,000 More Defrauded Borrowers in Landmark $23 Billion Settlement

Student Loan Debt to Be Erased for 170,000 More Defrauded Borrowers in Landmark $23 Billion Settlement

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Education Department must forgive approximately $11 billion in student loans for over 170,000 borrowers who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. The decision upholds the 2022 Sweet v. Cardona settlement, bringing total relief to roughly 450,000 borrowers and $23 billion. The Trump administration's attempt to delay the deadline was rejected after missing court-ordered application review dates.

Common Sugar May Help Ovarian Cancer Spread After Chemotherapy, New Study Finds

Common Sugar May Help Ovarian Cancer Spread After Chemotherapy, New Study Finds

A Wistar Institute study published in Nature Aging reveals that chemotherapy-surviving ovarian cancer cells release fructose, which signals neighboring tumor cells to detach and spread. In animal models, a high-fructose diet comparable to sugary drinks increased metastasis. The research also found that statins, which lower cholesterol, may mimic this effect, raising questions about combining them with chemotherapy.

TikTok Star Sydney Towle Dies at 26 After Documenting Rare Cancer Battle with Over 1 Million Followers

TikTok Star Sydney Towle Dies at 26 After Documenting Rare Cancer Battle with Over 1 Million Followers

Sydney Towle, the 26-year-old TikTok creator who candidly documented her three-year battle with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer, has died. Her family announced her passing on August 5, one day after she entered hospice care. The Dartmouth graduate amassed over 1.1 million followers by sharing both the struggles and joys of living with cancer as a young adult, inspiring a community that extended far beyond her social media pages

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