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04 Mar
Younger Adults Face Growing Threat From Colon and Rectal Cancer
A new report from the American Cancer Society finds colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults. The analysis also highlights rising rectal cancer cases, late diagnoses in people under 50, and ongoing gaps in screening.
03 Mar
New Global Analysis Warns of Sharp Rise in Breast Cancer Cases
The number of new breast cancer cases worldwide is predicted to surpass 3.5 million by 2050. But researchers say targeting six lifestyle risk factors could help change the trajectory.
02 Mar
Are Gut Microbiome Kits Overpromising?
The American Gut Project tests 21 at-home gut microbiome kits from seven companies and finds “major discrepancies.”
Review of U.S. Measles Elimination Status Delayed Until November
An expected review of the United States’ measles elimination status has been postponed by seven months.
The meeting, originally scheduled for mid-April, will now take place in November, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a regional branch of the World Health Organization.
Measles has been considered elimi...
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Your Furry Roommate May Be Affecting The Air You Breathe
Dogs may bring more than companionship into a home: They can also affect the air we breathe indoors, a new study shows.
Researchers found that dogs release airborne particles, gases and microbes that can affect indoor air quality. In some cases, the levels were similar to, and sometimes higher than, what humans release.
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About 81,000 Baby Monitors Recalled Over Possible Fire Risk
Parents who use baby monitors may want to take a closer look at the one they have at home.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of about 81,000 babysense Max View Baby Monitors because the display unit can overheat and create a possible fire hazard.
The monitors are made by Hisense, which has rece...
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Two Days of Oatmeal May Lower Cholesterol, Study Finds
Whether topped with fruit or flavored with peanut butter, eating mostly oatmeal for just two days may help lower cholesterol, according to a new study out of Germany.
In the trial, people with metabolic syndrome who followed a strict oat-based plan for 48 hours saw a 10% drop in harmful LDL cholesterol.
The improvement was still noti...
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Early Sports Specialization Linked To Increased Injury Risk
Parents of athletic children can protect them from injury by encouraging them to try out a wide variety of sports, a new study says.
Repetitive stress from focusing on one sport at a young age increases an athlete’s risk of injuries into adulthood, according to a pair of new studies presented this week at the American Academy of Orth...
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More Kids, Teens Injured In E-Bike Wrecks, Study Finds
Electronic bikes, also referred to as e-bikes, are zooming in popularity, but they’re also responsible for more kids landing in an ER with injuries, a new study says.
E-bike injuries have more than tripled in San Diego in recent years, researchers reported Monday at a meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in ...
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