Responding to new research on the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, some states are trying to boost public awareness of the deadly disease with a focus on Black and rural residents.
Mar 12, 2024
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A decade ago, in a field of orange trees in southern Greece, Stéphane Tawil realized that he had lost his sense of smell—completely.
Mar 5, 2024
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Every year, more than 100 million people worldwide suffer a stroke. Ischemic strokes (cerebral infarction) are the most common, but they can also occur silently and therefore often go undetected. This can result in serious ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Anyone who has drunk alcohol will be familiar with how easily it can lower your social inhibitions and let you do things you wouldn't normally do.
Feb 12, 2024
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Derry Oliver was in fifth grade when she first talked to her mom about seeing a therapist.
Feb 11, 2024
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A report released last month by the American Cancer Society reflects significant progress in recent decades in early detection and treatment of the disease.
Feb 7, 2024
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The rate of cancer deaths in the U.S. has steadily declined for several decades. But there's a caveat: We've recently seen a small but worrisome increase in the rate of certain cancers—particularly colon cancers—among ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Fresh data from the American Cancer Society show colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under the age of 50. Among women under age 50, colon cancer is second only to breast cancer. Not so long ago, ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Suicide in the U.S. is a societal epidemic and a staggering public health crisis that demands attention from medical experts.
Feb 1, 2024
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Flinders University researchers say that cohesive and collaborative action from preventive health communicators and organizations is needed to inform young people about the devastating harms of vaping.
Jan 25, 2024
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