Oncology & Cancer
How to lower heart disease and breast cancer risk at the same time
It turns out that many of the lifestyle behaviors that help fight off breast cancer in women also can help them avoid heart disease.
Oct 18, 2022
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Cardiology
Not just for glasses: Eye exams could save your life
Eyes may be your window to good health.
Oct 18, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
New study finds disparities caused by algorithm in health care systems
Patients from historically medically underserved groups, including patients of color and those who are Spanish-speaking, have less cancer family history information available to them than do patients in other groups. In addition, ...
Oct 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression
Pregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.
Aug 22, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Q&A: Four ways to reduce your risk of dementia
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my mid-40s and have two young children. My mother developed memory issues in her early 60s, and it has progressively worsened. Her sisters also have related issues. How can I reduce my risk—and ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Contrasting rates of survival for GI cancers in the Northern Territory
Survival rates for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer among Northern Territorians have improved in the past 30 years but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Territory still have worse survival outcomes, ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Health
Men's wellness: Being proactive, annual care key to maintaining health
When thinking about men's health, many people tend to think about heart disease or ailments that that affect men as they age, such as an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer.
Jun 15, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Mayo Clinic Q and A: 4 ways to reduce your risk of dementia
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my mid-40s and have two young children. My mother developed memory issues in her early 60s, and it has progressively worsened. Her sisters also have related issues. How can I reduce my risk—and ...
Jun 10, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Know your risk for hereditary cancer
Most people have at least one extended family member who has had cancer. But does that put you at a higher risk for developing cancer? Baylor College of Medicine genetic counselor Tanya Eble explains the risk factors for ...
Jun 10, 2022
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Genetics
Home DNA test results can be challenging for consumers and physicians
It's amazing what a little bit of spit can tell you about a person. With roughly 2 ml of saliva, personal genetic testing, also known as Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing (DTC-GT), can provide insight into your past and ...
Jun 3, 2022
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