Oncology & Cancer
Can colorectal cancer be prevented?
Regular screening is one of the most important ways to prevent colorectal cancer (colon and rectal).
Dec 8, 2022
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Cardiology
Statin treatment reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in women
A large international study, published today in The Lancet, has shown conclusively that statin treatment reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.
Jan 9, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q and A: Tick-borne illnesses
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A close friend was diagnosed recently with Lyme disease due to a tick bite. However, I recently read about some new type of tick-borne illness. My family loves to hike and be outdoors, but I'm nervous now ...
Jun 17, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study: Liver disease increases as result of lifestyle changes due to COVID-19
Liver disease was negatively impacted by lifestyle changes during the first year of the pandemic, according to a new study in the journal Liver International.
Mar 25, 2022
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Cardiology
Older women who suffer tooth loss more likely to develop high blood pressure
A new study in the American Journal of Hypertension indicates that postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure. Multiple studies have suggested an association ...
Dec 4, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Here are the numbers: COVID-19 is ticking up in some places, but levels remain low
Here's a look at the state of COVID-19 in the U.S. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establishes its latest advice on vaccinations.
Jun 28, 2024
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Medical research
Bacteria are key to vaginal health, researchers say
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common and recurrent gynecological condition affecting nearly 30% of women between the ages of 15 and 44, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A University of Arizona ...
Jul 14, 2021
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Cardiology
Cardiovascular risk factors and low physical fitness associated with decline in social cognitive functions
A research collaboration has revealed that cardiovascular risk factors (obesity and high blood pressure) and low physical fitness are associated with decreased social brain network-related neural activity, which causes social ...
Jun 30, 2022
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Medical research
Sesaminol prevents Parkinson's disease by activating a signaling pathway
Researchers report that the chemical sesaminol, naturally occurring in sesame seeds, protects against Parkinson's disease by preventing neuronal damage that decreases the production of dopamine. In vitro experiments show ...
Mar 3, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms
More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer —also known as colorectal cancer—and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade.
Mar 9, 2023
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