Date: 2025/04/21 - 23:32
Under direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC is considering changes to its recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, HPV, and other infectious diseases. Experts say some changes may be warranted, but they note that robust vaccination campaigns are still necessary.
Date: 2025/04/17 - 21:32
A new study suggests the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation from CT scans may raise a person's lifetime risk of developing cancer. Experts say CT-related cancer risk is minor, and note these imaging exams are an important diagnostic tool to screen for a various cancers.
Date: 2025/04/10 - 19:00
The HHS has gutted key programs that help people quit smoking, including the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health. Experts say the federal cuts could increase smoking rates, related disease burden, and treatment costs.
Date: 2025/03/30 - 18:32
While CRC is on the rise in people under 50, receiving colonoscopies beginning at age 45 can help decrease your risk. Additionally, making lifestyle changes can also help reduce your risk for CRC.
Date: 2025/03/29 - 10:31
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.