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Date: 2025/04/03 - 12:31

Atrial fibrillation increases dementia risk, new research warns

Atrial fibrillation independently increases dementia risk by 21% in adults under the age of 70, new research indicates.

William Lindley diagnosed with early onset colon cancer

Date: 2025/03/30 - 18:32

He Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer at 38. Early Warning Signs He Missed

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.

MRI slides of a screening for prostate cancer

Date: 2025/03/27 - 21:00

Going to screenings may lower death risk from prostate cancer by 23%

Men who avoided prostate cancer screening appointments were significantly more likely to die from the disease, according to the world's largest prostate cancer screening study.

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Date: 2025/03/27 - 18:32

Males Who Skip Prostate Screenings Could Face 45% Higher Risk of Death: Study

Men who avoided prostate cancer screening were significantly more likely to die from the disease, according to a large European trial. The reasons for ignoring prostate cancer screening are complex but may be related to a lack of education about the importance of the diagnostic procedure.

Date: 2025/03/24 - 23:00

Women's Heart Health More Affected by Lifestyle Risks Than Men, Study Finds

A new study suggests that certain cardiovascular risk factors could significantly impact females more than males. Taking biological sex into account during routine screenings could provide a clearer assessment of cardiovascular risk, the researchers say.

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Date: 2025/03/24 - 21:00

Diets filled with nutrient-dense plant foods tied to lower IBD risk

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:31

Can exercising help you live longer? Twin study says it may be complicated

Higher and more intense levels of physical activity may not benefit life span as much as previously thought, a new study in twins finds, highlighting multiple factors that play a role in longevity.

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Date: 2025/03/18 - 23:31

Is brain inflammation at the core of cognitive decline? What latest research says

Inflammation may be at the core of cognitive decline as recent studies offer clues on how herpes simplex virus-1, antibiotics, antivirals, and vaccines may have different effect on dementia risk.

Date: 2025/03/17 - 20:00

Surgery in kids with mild sleep-disordered breathing tied to fewer doctor visits, meds

NIH-funded study supports use of adenotonsillectomy in this at-risk patient group.

Date: 2025/03/17 - 15:01

Mounjaro can boost weight loss in people without diabetes

People without diabetes can lose up to 13% of their starting weight in 6 months using tirzepatide (Mounjaro) as an off-label treatment, according to a new study funded by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.