Breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug shows survival gains that surprise experts A novel pancreatic cancer pill has nearly doubled survival time in a breakthrough trial, surprising experts with its efficacy. Additionally, new research reveals that just five minutes of prayer could offer significant health benefits, and a controversial drug showed rapid improvement in severe depression symptoms within hours of a single infusion. The week’s health news also highlighted everyday tasks that may help detect early dementia signs, potential driving impairment from common sleep drugs, and a surprising threat veterans face after a cancer diagnosis.

• A novel pancreatic cancer pill nearly doubled survival time in a trial.
• Five minutes of prayer may have surprising health benefits.
• A controversial drug treated severe depression symptoms rapidly.
• Everyday tasks could help detect early dementia signs.
• Common sleep drugs may impair driving ability.
• Veterans face a surprising threat after cancer diagnosis.
• New ways to prevent flu were discovered.
• A new cancer vaccine showed stunning results against skin cancer.
• Information on stroke first aid was provided.