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Graphic shows lives saved from 5 common cancer types.

Date: 2024/12/05 - 20:00

In five cancer types, prevention and screening have been major contributors to saving lives

NIH modeling study looked at the individual and combined impacts of cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.

A collage of a person playing chess and a person running on a treadmill, both habits that could help reduce the risk of dementia.

Date: 2024/12/05 - 15:31

Study identifies 11 strong predictors for dementia that may aid early diagnosis

A new report has identified several factors that can strongly predict at age 60 if people will develop dementia by 80, including having diabetes, not exercising, having a stroke, and not engaging in hobbies.

Date: 2024/12/04 - 23:00

Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Recalled Over Food Safety Risks: What to Know

Major multistate recalls of cucumbers and eggs sold at Costco have been recalled due to concerns about salmonella contamination.

A blurry image of a weightlifter lifting a barbell above his head

Date: 2024/12/04 - 16:31

Losing muscle may increase risk of developing dementia

Sarcopenia is linked to an increased risk of dementia, a new study finds, but suggests that older adults may reduce this risk by exercising and consuming adequate protein.

Date: 2024/12/04 - 02:32

How a Surprising Diagnosis from My Cardiologist Led to Open-Heart Surgery

Healthline contributor and former editor David Mills shares how an annual checkup with his cardiologist resulted in a surprising diagnosis that required open-heart surgery.

black and white photo of injection vials

Date: 2024/12/03 - 19:31

Lenacapavir injection lowers HIV risk by 96%

Lenacapavir, an antiretroviral drug typically used to treat HIV infections, can also effectively prevent them, a phase 3 clinical trial has shown.

A ceramic plate full of legumes such as kidney beans, mung beans, and cannellini beans, as a source of plant based protein.

Date: 2024/12/03 - 17:31

Eating more plant protein may lower the risk of heart disease as much as 27%

A look inside a bag of potato chips, a kind of ultra-processed food

Date: 2024/12/02 - 20:00

Ultra-processed foods may trigger, worsen psoriasis flare-ups

Eating diets high in ultra-processed foods such as cereal bars, flavored yogurts, and fast food may make it more likely to have active cases of psoriasis, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/12/01 - 11:31

How might drinking coffee alter your gut microbiome?

Drinking coffee may significantly increase the levels of a type of 'good' bacteria called Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus in the gut, a recent study shows.

Date: 2024/11/29 - 11:00

Which cardiovascular drugs may help lower dementia risk?

Taking medications like blood pressure and lipid-lowering drugs for more than 5 years is associated with a lower incidence of dementia, a new study has found.