New Study Finds Men with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Can Delay Aggressive Treatments
A new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has found that men with early-stage prostate cancer can safely delay more aggressive treatments. The study followed more than 1,600 men newly diagnosed with localized prostate cancer in the United Kingdom between 1999 and 2009.[0] Dr. Freddie Hamdy, the lead researcher from the University […]
Continue reading Millennials in U.S. Facing Increased Health Concerns Due to Structural Racism
Millennials in the U.S. are facing increasing health concerns, according to a new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The study found that rates of diabetes and obesity are on the rise, particularly in people ages 20 to 44.[0] Furthermore, non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Americans were more likely to experience high rates of […]
Continue reading FDA Takes Action to Improve Breast Cancer Prevention for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
The FDA has announced a major effort to improve breast cancer prevention, requiring mammogram facilities to inform women if they have dense breast tissue.[0] According to the National Cancer Institute, women who have dense breast tissue have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. Women 50 years or older are recommended to get mammograms every […]
Continue reading FDA Announces Regulation Updates to Improve Early Detection of Breast Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulations on Thursday that would require mammogram providers to inform women over the age of 40 about the density of their breast tissue. This is in an effort to improve early detection of breast cancer, a condition about one in eight women will develop in their […]
Continue reading Lower Occurrence of Alzheimer’s Indicators Linked to Diet Rich in Green Leafy Vegetables
According to research published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, those who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brain, which are signs of Alzheimer’s disease, than those who […]
Continue reading Uncovering Genetic Variants That May Protect Amazonian Populations Against Chagas Disease
A new study led by Vanderbilt University professor Amanda Lea has identified genetic variants that may be responsible for protecting Amazonian populations against Chagas disease. By analyzing the genomes of 118 individuals from 19 Indigenous populations in Brazil, the team found a high-frequency variant of the PPP3CA gene in Amazonian populations that could be responsible […]
Continue reading Research Finds Long-Term GI Risk for Post-COVID Patients
A new study conducted by researchers from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has found that people who have been infected with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a year after infection, compared to people who haven’t been infected. The study looked at a group of almost 13,500 adults […]
Continue reading Study Investigates Link between Sleep Disturbances and Dementia Risk in Older Adults
A new study from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, has looked into the relationship between sleep disturbances and dementia risk in older adults. By examining 10 years of prospective data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), a longitudinal panel study that surveys a nationally representative sample of Medicare […]
Continue reading Protect Your Kidneys This National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month, a time to remind us of the importance of our kidneys and how we can protect them from damage. Kidneys are vital organs that filter toxins from the bloodstream, flush excess fluids, regulate blood pressure, produce hormones, and create an active form of vitamin D for strong, healthy bones.[0] As […]
Continue reading VDH Reports 655% Increase in Syphilis Cases in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has seen a significant increase in syphilis cases over the past few years, with a 655% rise between 2003 and 2019.[0] This concerning trend has been identified by the Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD), which is now seeing more people, particularly women of reproductive age, being diagnosed with syphilis. […]
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