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Date: 2025/04/25 - 00:32
Cancer-Related Deaths Declining in U.S., But Diagnoses In Women Are Rising
A report shows a steady decline in cancer-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 20 years, but an increase in diagnoses among women, especially those in racial minority and ethic groups.
Date: 2025/04/23 - 23:00
Tina Knowles' Missed Mammogram May Have Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, said she was diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer after delaying her scheduled mammogram for four years. Knowles is advising women to get regular screenings for the disease so it can be caught in early stages.
Date: 2025/04/21 - 23:32
CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Guidelines Under RFK Jr.: Key Changes to Know
Under direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC is considering changes to its recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, HPV, and other infectious diseases. Experts say some changes may be warranted, but they note that robust vaccination campaigns are still necessary.
Date: 2025/04/18 - 20:00
Low-Cost Drug Combination Could Reduce Risk of Second Heart Attack, Stroke
A new study found that adding a second drug early after a heart attack may save lives. Those who added ezetimibe to a statin had fewer complications and deaths. The authors say that early combination therapy should become the standard of care.
Date: 2025/04/17 - 00:00
Fluoride in Drinking Water Is Considered Safe, Despite RFK Jr.’s Proposed Ban
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently called for a ban on fluoridated water in U.S. communities. Emerging evidence shows potential health harms and neurotoxic effects in young children, but experts caution the findings are limited and should be interpreted with caution.
Date: 2025/04/15 - 00:00
Can Probiotics Improve Your Mood? Study Offers New Clues
Taking probiotics may reduce negative mood, according to a new clinical trial. The results build on evidence showing the gut-brain connection's role in regulating emotion. Experts caution that probiotics are not a substitute for mental health treatment.
Date: 2025/04/14 - 17:31
Study identifies 3 strategies to minimize muscle loss from GLP-1 weight loss drugs
People taking GLP-1 drugs can decrease fat mass while minimizing muscle loss with a few key strategies that include proper supervision, and a protein-rich diet, the results of a new study suggest.
Date: 2025/04/12 - 17:00
A type of Mediterranean diet may support weight loss and bone health
Following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet coupled with physical activity may help reduce weight loss and bone density decline in older women who have metabolic syndrome and obesity, a new study finds.