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Female with cancer wearing headscarf sitting outdoors

Date: 2025/01/18 - 01:00

Cancer Cases Rising in Females, Declining in Males. How to Reduce Your Risk

A new report shows that cancer cases are increasing in females and young adults in the United States. For the first time, cancer rates in females ages 50 to 64 have surpassed those in males. Physical activity levels, high alcohol consumption, and poor diet could be driving the increase.

Date: 2025/01/14 - 00:30

NIH-funded study finds cases of ME/CFS increase following SARS-CoV-2

ME/CFS is a complex, serious, and chronic condition that often occurs following an infection.

Date: 2025/01/12 - 10:31

Exercise may help stop cancer progression, lower death risk

Physical activity before cancer diagnosis is associated with a decreased risk of cancer progression and death, a new study, which focused mostly on breast and prostate cancer patients, found.

Date: 2025/01/10 - 20:00

Could milk, other calcium-rich foods help lower colorectal cancer risk?

Consuming foods and drinks rich in calcium is linked with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, a large new study has found.

Date: 2025/01/08 - 05:32

Why the Surgeon General Is Calling for Revised Guidelines on Alcohol Use

A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General states that regular alcohol consumption, even in moderation, can increase the risk of certain cancers. The new guidelines recommend that cancer warnings be placed on the labels of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine.

Date: 2025/01/07 - 20:31

Sugary drinks may be driving millions of diabetes and heart disease cases

Sugar-sweetened beverages were responsible for an estimated 9.8% of new type 2 diabetes cases and 3.1% of cardiovascular disease cases worldwide in 2020, a new study found.

A collage of the optic nerve in the human eye and a pack of Ozempic, used to treat diabetes.

Date: 2025/01/02 - 16:31

Danish studies find higher risk of optic nerve damage with Ozempic

Two new studies suggest that the diabetes medication Ozempic may double the risk of a rare but serious condition that damages the optic nerve.

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Date: 2024/12/18 - 17:00

Colon cancer: Measuring ‘biological age’ may help predict who's at risk for polyps

One’s biological age, which measures the body’s physiological state, may help predict who is at risk for developing colon polyps, a known risk factor for colorectal cancer.

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Date: 2024/12/15 - 11:31

Coffee may help prolong lifespan by almost 2 years, on average

Drinking a few cups of coffee every day may help prolong a person's lifespan and health span by 1.8 years, on average, claims a review with industry funding.

Date: 2024/12/10 - 16:00

Diet rich in whole plant foods and fish may keep colon cancer at bay

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, and dairy may help lower the risk of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal cancer, recent research suggests.