Oncology & Cancer
Era of hope for patients with lung cancer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, with more than 2.1 million cases, according to the American Lung Association.
Nov 21, 2022
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Cardiology
More Americans than ever believe marijuana smoke is safer than cigarette smoke, but they're wrong
As cannabis use has become legal in many U.S. states for medical or recreational use, Americans' views on the drug may have gotten rosier.
Aug 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COPD risks and prevention
November is National COPD Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Nov 9, 2021
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Other
Heading into the third year of the pandemic, the US blood supply is at a 10-year low
The blood supply in the U.S. is now at its lowest level in over a decade.
Feb 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Staggering' and 'sobering': More than 80% of US maternal deaths are preventable, CDC study shows
A staggering number of maternal deaths in the United States were found to be preventable, according to a federal analysis of maternal death data released Monday.
Sep 20, 2022
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Dentistry
Fluoride use was consequence of flawed nutritional guidelines, researcher says
Prominent organizations including the World Health Organization and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have dismissed low-carbohydrate diets that prevent tooth decay in favor of recommending high-carbohydrate diets which ...
Nov 5, 2022
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Medical economics
Black older Americans found to be aging faster than white counterparts
A team of Penn researchers found that Black Americans are aging faster than white Americans, and inequities in socioeconomic resources is the main cause.
Feb 10, 2023
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Genetics
Genetic study highlights importance of diversity in understanding health disparities
The majority of genetic studies focus on people of European descent, which limits the understanding of how genes influence health in other populations. Now researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University ...
Jul 18, 2024
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Diabetes
Diabetes care gets major update: More aggressive approach to weight loss, cholesterol, disparities recommended
The American Diabetes Association on Monday released new standards of care to reflect changes in technology, improved medications and a deeper understanding of the social factors that contribute to disease and diabetes control.
Dec 13, 2022
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Dentistry
Can't afford the dentist? Try a dental therapist
Nearly 60 million Americans live in "dental deserts," while many more can't afford basic dental care even if it is available.
Mar 24, 2022
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