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Female with cancer wearing headscarf sitting outdoors

Date: 2025/01/18 - 01:00

Cancer Cases Rising in Females, Declining in Males. How to Reduce Your Risk

A new report shows that cancer cases are increasing in females and young adults in the United States. For the first time, cancer rates in females ages 50 to 64 have surpassed those in males. Physical activity levels, high alcohol consumption, and poor diet could be driving the increase.

Former US president Jimmy Carter shakes hands with people at an event

Date: 2024/12/30 - 07:32

Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100, Leaving Long Legacy in Public Health

Former president Jimmy Carter was the only US president to reach 100 years old. Carter left a long legacy in global health and infectious disease that has changed the world for the better.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 05:32

Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Falls, Fractures In Older Adults. Here's What Will Help

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in healthy older adults. The draft recommendation notes vitamin D can be helpful for older adults with certain medical conditions like osteoporosis

corn syrup trickling down three silver spoons

Date: 2024/12/11 - 10:00

How too much fructose may feed cancer tumors

Dietary fructose may promote tumor growth, according to research in animal models of melanoma, breast cancer, and cervical cancer.