Now that the vast majority of Americans don't smoke, it's hard to know what we're supposed to do about the recent news that 40% of cancer cases are preventable. Drinking alcohol is one of the top risk factors—and yet doctors ...
Aug 8, 2024
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Nationally, falls remain the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults and are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. In 2021, falls led to the deaths of 36,500 older adults in the United States ...
Aug 8, 2024
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When people think of Olympic athletes, they're often thinking about winners. But competing for an Olympic medal is an unpredictable pursuit that results in disappointment for most.
Aug 8, 2024
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A new study from the University of Eastern Finland is the first in the world to show that a healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes even in individuals with a high genetic risk. In other words, ...
Aug 7, 2024
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New Corewell Health research suggests an MRI scan can help predict whether patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer (cancer confined to the entire prostate) may have more aggressive cancer in five years. Knowing this ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Patients with alopecia areata (AA) have a higher prevalence of autoimmune and psychiatric comorbidities at time of diagnosis as well as a higher risk for new-onset autoimmune and psychiatric comorbidities after diagnosis, ...
Aug 7, 2024
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Women with epilepsy are four times more likely to die during pregnancy and their babies are 50% more likely to suffer illness or death. These are the findings of a major new study led by Karolinska Institutet and published ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Nearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing have "silent" lung infections that would be better treated with antiviral medications than commonly prescribed steroids that can carry lifelong side effects, new research ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Analysis of CT scans in people who undergo imaging for health screening can identify individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in Radiology. Researchers said the findings underscore CT's ...
Aug 6, 2024
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