WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer is a particularly deadly form of the disease, the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. But patients diagnosed with colon cancer also need to be concerned about their heart health, especially if they’re younger adults, a newContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A high-tech T-shirt loaded with sensors can help track patients’ vital signs after their release from a hospital, researchers say. The shirt could help people return home sooner to recover, based on findings from a small group of patients who wore the gadget-filledContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More smokers are getting CT screenings for lung cancer, thanks to guideline changes that included younger people and those who’ve smoked less, a new study says. However, significant gaps remain for these potentially life-saving scans, particularly among people with limited access to healthContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancers have been steadily increasing among people younger than 50, even as cases have declined among seniors. That’s why guidelines now recommend that colon cancer screening start at 45, five years earlier than previously advised, Dr. Jennifer Davids, chief of colon andContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A blood test used to check for ovarian cancer may not work as well for Black and Native American women, a new study suggests. This could lead to delays in treatment and poorer health outcomes. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, lookedContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Considering a short-term health insurance plan as a cheap alternative to more costly comprehensive coverage? You could be rolling the dice when it comes to cancer, a new study suggests. People who opt for short-term limited duration (STLD) insurance tend to have theirContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Newborns with a heart defect may have two strikes against their future health, rather than one. Babies with heart birth defects appear to have a higher risk of developing childhood cancer, compared to those without a heart abnormality, researchers report in the journalContinue Reading
SUNDAY, March 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women today. Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday digestive issues or menopause. Understanding the risks, symptoms and importance of early screening could be life-saving. Colon cancerContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Red wine has been thought to potentially offer protection against cancer, given its high levels of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant resveratrol. But there’s no clear evidence that red wine lessens cancer risk, a new evidence review has concluded. In fact, neither red nor whiteContinue Reading
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TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says. Veteran firefighters appear to have a higher risk of brain tumors called gliomas, which can be caused by gene mutations linkedContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations. The rules, which began rolling out in January, come as researchers raise concerns that excessive CT scan radiation may contribute to cancer risk.Continue Reading
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests. One hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity reduced women’s risk of death from any cause by 40% and riskContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new risk prediction model can help identify people who are likely to develop early-onset colon cancer or small non-cancerous growths on other organs, researchers say. The model relies on four factors associated with early-onset colon cancer: a family history of colon cancer,Continue Reading