Colon cancer deaths increase as patients get younger
Colorectal cancer is now the second leading cause of cancer death – and rates are increasing in people under 50. NEW YORK — Colon cancer deaths are increasing and patients are getting younger. According to the National Cancer Institute, colorectal…
This heart treatment from the 1970s could also improve the memory of Alzheimer’s patients: ScienceAlert
A little-known treatment for heart failure, developed more than half a century ago and perfected in the 1970s, could provide a potential therapy for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The treatment is called external counterpulsation (ECP) and…
ADHD Linked to 70% Higher Death Rate, But Medication Can Reduce Risk
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face an overall risk of premature death that is approximately 71% higher than those without the condition, according to a new study…
Dr. Vanessa Kerry on her new position: Envoy for Health Resilience: NPR
Dr Vanessa Kerry has been appointed Special Envoy for Health Resilience at the World Health Organization. Joël Saget/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption I Joël Saget/AFP via Getty Images Resilience is one of those buzzwords. But what exactly…
People with ADHD have a 70% higher risk of premature death. This seems to help
Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can have serious consequences on a person’s health and longevity. However, research this week shows that timely treatment of ADHD could get some of those years back. Scientists from the…
Police raid office of RFK Jr. allies planning ‘unethical’ vaccine trial on babies
For the moment, the trial is not moving forward; Guinea-Bissau authorities have not approved the trial. At a press conference last week, Health Minister Quinhin Nantote confirmed that the government had not yet authorized it. “Any scientific research…
Anyone can now upload photos to try Mass General’s FaceAge tool
Within seconds, FaceAge displays the participant’s biological age – an estimate of the age of their body. Participants can add new images to track their aging over time. Researchers use the uploaded photos to study which lifestyle habits and…
At the start of the flu season, the current strain may signal a risk to young people; doctors ask for injections
NEW YORK — Doctors are urging Americans ages 6 months and older to get flu shots after an early and unusual surge in cases on the West Coast that virologists are still working to understand. It could be the strain itself. The predominant flu strain this…
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Popular daytime habit linked to 48% higher risk of dementia
Protecting our brains should be a priority as we age. The most conscientious make it a point to get out and exercise, avoid smoking and monitor their blood pressure – perhaps even protect their hearing, get vaccinated and listen to music to reduce the…