Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Did the ancient Greeks and Romans experience Alzheimer's?
You might think age-related dementia has been with us all along, stretching back to the ancient world.
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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
CT scan best at predicting heart disease risk in middle age
CT scans are better at predicting a middle-aged person's risk for a heart disease, such as a heart attack, than genetics, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study published May 23 in JAMA.
May 23, 2023
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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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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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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk
Competing at the elite level in sports is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain in later life, a study suggests.
Nov 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When should I use a rapid COVID test, and how accurate are they?
As the very infectious omicron variant of COVID-19 surges around the country, you need to know what kind of tests to take to protect yourself and your community.
Jan 5, 2022
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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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Morning after' antibiotics could slash odds for common STDs
A "morning after" dose of a common antibiotic can greatly lower the chances of sexually transmitted bacterial infections in high-risk people, a new clinical trial has found.
Apr 6, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer incidence in China and the USA: Scientists discuss changing and converging trends
The overall burden of cancer has gradually increased in China in recent years. By comprehensively examining data from multiple large databases, researchers have elucidated the similarities and differences between cancer epidemiology ...
Mar 31, 2022
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