Health
Rich American seniors are getting healthier, leaving the poor behind
The U.S. has seen substantial improvements in life expectancy over the past century, particularly for those who are better-educated and more affluent.
Sep 19, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Men tend to be more narcissistic than women, large study says
With three decades of data from more than 475,000 participants, a new study on narcissism from the University at Buffalo School of Management reveals that men, on average, are more narcissistic than women.
Mar 4, 2015
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Health
Racial and ethnic health disparities persist for individuals with autism
Often autistic adults can have several co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, and as in non-autistic adults, these may differ by racial and/or ethnic group. Researchers from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism ...
Dec 16, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover why men are more likely to develop liver cancer
Researchers in Spain have discovered that a hormone secreted by fat cells that is present at higher levels in women can stop liver cells from becoming cancerous. The study, which will be published April 3 in the Journal of ...
Apr 3, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Persistent racial, ethnic disparities found in survival rates for early-onset colon cancer
Five-year survival for younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) improved only for whites between 1992 and 2013, according to a new analysis to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2022. However, no survival gains ...
May 24, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Hand-held unit to detect cancer in poorer countries
An engineering researcher and a global health expert from Michigan State University are working on bringing a low-cost, hand-held device to nations with limited resources to help physicians detect and diagnose cancer.
Aug 26, 2011
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Visits + phones = better outcomes for teens, young women with pelvic inflammatory disease
A patient-centered, community-engaged program featuring home visits by nurses and mobile phone links to caregivers works better than traditional adult-focused and patient self-managed care systems for treating and managing ...
Aug 21, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
New study indicates treatment patterns, not genetics, drive prostate cancer disparities
Why do men of African ancestry die from prostate cancer more frequently than other men and experience the greatest burden of advanced prostate disease globally?
May 25, 2023
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Health
Research into Asian American health doesn't always reflect their diversity
Large health studies sometimes paint a rosy picture of Asian Americans in comparison with other groups. But when researchers aren't using a broad brush, the portrait can be quite different.
May 18, 2021
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Diabetes
Diabetes management program doesn't cut disparities in care
(HealthDay)—A telephone-based disease management program delivered by a disease management vendor is ineffective in reducing racial/ethnic disparities in diabetes care, according to a study published online March 10 in ...
Mar 17, 2016
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