Oncology & Cancer
Few women perceive breast density as a cancer risk factor
Most women perceive family history as the greatest risk factor for breast cancer, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 30, 2023
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Health
Lifestyle adjustments may reduce painful menstrual symptoms, study suggests
Adverse menstruation-related symptoms are common during menstrual cycles, which occur about once a month in healthy women. Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are especially prevalent and problematic, ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Health
Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?
With so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early experiences and figure that some drinking can be expected. But when we look ...
Jan 16, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
U.S. cancer deaths decline overall, but prostate cancers make rebound
Cancer deaths continue to decline, dropping 33% since 1991 and saving an estimated 3.8 million lives, according to the American Cancer Society's annual statistics report.
Jan 12, 2023
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Pediatrics
Q and A: Pediatric pectus excavatum
We've noticed an indent in our son's chest since he was about 6 years old. Our pediatrician diagnosed this as pectus excavatum but said that it was nothing to worry about. Six years later, he's starting to complain that his ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Support for home cancer testing
Screening for bowel cancer using at-home fecal immunochemical tests could help to reduce the frequency of colonoscopies for some at above-average risk individuals, with a new study finding there is a low risk of advanced ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Q and A: Advances in screening for colon cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine passed away recently after receiving a colon cancer diagnosis. Who is at risk for this cancer, and should I be screened?
Jan 3, 2023
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Genetics
RNA sequencing of amniotic fluid cells for prenatal diagnosis
A clinical research team from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has used amniotic fluid cells obtained during 16-24 weeks of pregnancy as a novel sample type for RNA-sequencing in prenatal diagnosis to help more families ...
Dec 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Child development: Give the gift of presence and love during the holidays
The holidays are a time for family, connection and love. Family traditions are an important component of the holiday season. They are constant and reliable. They allow us to slow down and be in the moment, appreciate each ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Neuroscience
Parkinson's disease is more common than thought. Toxins may contribute to rising rates
Parkinson's disease strikes nearly 90,000 older Americans a year, 30,000 more than was previously estimated, according to a study published Thursday.
Dec 15, 2022
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