WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There are plenty of reasons to steer clear of sugary drinks, and new research highlights yet another one: Women who drink sodas and other sweetened drinks have a higher risk of developing liver cancer and chronic liver disease. Looking at data on nearlyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s already known that the “healthy glow” of a tan actually represents damage to skin cells. But a new study of people on vacation has found that sunbathing also can disrupt the skin’s microbiome, altering the populations of bacteria that live on theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research shows hard-to-diagnose blood disorders called myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS) are often misdiagnosed and a second opinion may be needed. The difficulty of diagnosis and frequent misdiagnosis puts patients at increased risk for treatment mistakes and other potentially harmful consequences, according to researchersContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients being treated for ovarian cancer often experience peripheral neuropathy, a side effect from their chemotherapy that can cause both pain and numbness for months, or even years. Now, a new study suggests that six months of aerobic exercise may ease this unpleasantContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risks of screening mammograms to catch breast cancer may outweigh the benefits for certain women aged 70 or older, new research indicates. The main risk? Overdiagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer that likely wouldn’t have caused any symptoms during a woman’sContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An investigation into a high number of cancers at a Montana nuclear missile base has led to the discovery of unsafe levels of a likely carcinogen. The hundreds of cancer cases appear to be connected to underground launch control centers at Malmstrom AirContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals. Roughly eight years after treatment, 81% of female colon cancer survivors still hadContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably increase the risk for skin cancer.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Actress Suzanne Somers, who first battled breast cancer in her 50s, announced on Instagram this week that the disease recently returned. Somers, now 76, has been fighting cancer for decades. But she says she follows a chemical-free and organic lifestyle, which she creditsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of American smokers suffer from a potentially serious lung disease that’s not technically chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study finds. They would benefit from a clear diagnosis, though, and the new findings demonstrate a major gap in care for peopleContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) programs can safely be used to help radiologists review mammogram images and detect breast cancers, early results from an ongoing clinical trial show. A single radiologist aided by AI wound up detecting about 20% more breast cancers from mammogram imagesContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that might eventually allow women to monitor themselves for early signs of breast cancer in the comfort of their home. The achievement, reported July 28 in the journal Science Advances, is the latest in a broaderContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration on Thursday launched a new research program aimed at helping doctors to better distinguish cancer cells from healthy tissue during surgery. The program will fall under the purview of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The agency wasContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, a new research review finds. The technology enables clinicians to accurately aim the radiation beams at the prostate, while avoiding bladder, urethraContinue Reading