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Scientists discover that some “unhealthy” diets can boost cancer immunotherapy in mice

In a surprising discovery, scientists found that certain diets associated with obesity can make cancer immunotherapy more effective in mice, challenging traditional assumptions about diet and cancer treatment.

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The findings suggest that the secret may lie in how food interacts with gut bacteria to strengthen the immune system's response to cancer.

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