Oncology & Cancer
Health panel proposes colon cancer tests start at 45, not 50
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
Oct 27, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Annual lung cancer screening benefits outweigh risks for some
(Medical Xpress)—You may have heard in recent days about new guidelines on lung cancer screening put forth by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force.
Dec 31, 2013
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Medications
Dietary supplements used by most adults, one-third of kids: Survey
Taking vitamins may drain your wallet without helping your health, yet a new government survey shows most American adults take them, as do about one-third of children.
Apr 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
US adults should get routine anxiety screening, panel says
U.S. doctors should regularly screen all adults under 65 for anxiety, an influential health guidelines group proposed Tuesday.
Sep 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Updated osteoporosis screening guidelines cover only women. That could hurt men
Over the last 20 years, bone fracture rates in women have declined thanks to osteoporosis screening and treatment.
Jun 29, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Study examines disparities in prostate cancer survival in Appalachian Kentucky
A new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers shows a higher mortality rate for prostate cancer among men from Appalachian Kentucky compared to men from non-Appalachian Kentucky.
Jul 23, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Russia hits new virus death record as autumn surge persists
Russia has recorded a new record-high daily death toll from COVID-19, continuing a persistent rise that has brought new records almost daily in October.
Oct 9, 2021
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Diabetes
New diabetes screening guidelines released
Routine screening for type 2 diabetes in adults at low and moderate risk is not recommended, although it is recommended for people at high and very high risk of the disease, state new diabetes screening guidelines published ...
Oct 16, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Colorectal cancer cases rising in younger adults, screenings are down
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected cancer diagnoses and treatments. Colonoscopies, for instance, have decreased 90% in the past year. While screenings are down, experts say that the number of young people developing ...
Mar 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychiatric group: Parental alienation no disorder
(AP)—Rebuffing an intensive lobbying campaign, a task force of the American Psychiatric Association has decided not to list the disputed concept of parental alienation in the updated version of its catalog of mental disorders.
Sep 21, 2012
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