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Date: 2025/04/25 - 00:32

Cancer-Related Deaths Declining in U.S., But Diagnoses In Women Are Rising

A report shows a steady decline in cancer-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 20 years, but an increase in diagnoses among women, especially those in racial minority and ethic groups.

Factoid that says from 2001 through 2022 overall cancer death rates declined for women, men, and children.

Date: 2025/04/21 - 19:30

Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer deaths continue to decline

Overall death rates from cancer declined steadily among both men and women from 2001 through 2022.

Two healthcare professionals prep a patient for surgery

Date: 2025/04/18 - 20:00

Low-Cost Drug Combination Could Reduce Risk of Second Heart Attack, Stroke

A new study found that adding a second drug early after a heart attack may save lives. Those who added ezetimibe to a statin had fewer complications and deaths. The authors say that early combination therapy should become the standard of care.

A young child brushes his teeth with a caregiver

Date: 2025/04/17 - 00:00

Fluoride in Drinking Water Is Considered Safe, Despite RFK Jr.’s Proposed Ban

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently called for a ban on fluoridated water in U.S. communities. Emerging evidence shows potential health harms and neurotoxic effects in young children, but experts caution the findings are limited and should be interpreted with caution.

different types of bottles of wine photographed from above

Date: 2025/04/14 - 17:31

Alcohol use could contribute to dementia by damaging the brain

Heavy and former heavy drinking is associated with brain abnormalities like hyaline arteriolosclerosis and neurofibrillary tangles, which can be a marker of dementia, new research shows.

An older adult woman has her arms spread to the side lifting up dumbbells as part of weight training exercises

Date: 2025/04/10 - 20:00

Can weight training protect your brain from dementia?

Weight training may help protect the brains of older adults from dementia, including those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests.

Test tubes of blood for a clinical trial at a hospital

Date: 2025/04/04 - 12:31

New blood test may help diagnose, show how far Alzheimer’s has progressed

Researchers have developed a blood test based on a protein biomarker for tau tangles that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and also provide insight on how far the disease has progressed.

A man faces a wall wearing a straw hat as his shadow gets cast on a wall on a sunny day

Date: 2025/03/31 - 16:00

Study suggests why ADHD might increase dementia risk

Adults with ADHD show changes such as higher iron accumulation in the brain — similar to early-stage dementia — which could explain the link between both conditions, a new study suggests.

cholesterol monitoring finger-prick test

Date: 2025/03/29 - 10:31

New-onset type 2 diabetes linked to higher colorectal, pancreatic, liver cancer risk

New-onset type 2 diabetes was linked to an increased risk for developing certain cancers typically related to obesity, including colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. This increased risk was greater in men than in women.

An older adult male prepares a healthy breakfast with oats and fruits on a kitchen countertop

Date: 2025/03/28 - 17:00

Scientists compare 8 dietary patterns to see how they affect healthy aging

Following specific dietary patterns, especially one that scores high on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index, may help a person age healthy with no chronic diseases or cognitive issues at age 70, a new study suggests.