Fine Particular Matter Linked to Increase in Breast Cancer Risk
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, specifically estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Jour…
Learn MoreThe Most Common Chemotherapy Side Effects (& How to Help Minimize Them)
As the number of cancer survivors continues to rise in the United States, thanks to population growth, aging and advances in early detection and treatment, it’s important to understand the challenges they face during and after cancer therapy.Chemother…
Learn MoreAdults Overdue for CRC Screen Rarely Receive Recommendation for Screening
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Only about one-quarter of adults who are overdue for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening receive a recommendation from their clinician, according to a research letter published online Sept. 12 in the Annals of…
Learn MoreFew With CRC in Sub-Saharan Africa Receive Guideline-Concordant Care
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than one in 20 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) receive guideline-concordant treatment, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal o…
Learn MoreMost Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren’t Reminded by Doctors
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings — and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests.The study, by the American Cancer Society, focused on a nationwide sample…
Learn MoreDementia Risk Rises as Activity Rates Fall
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bolstering the notion that a strong body equals a strong mind, new research indicates that the more inactive seniors are, the higher their risk for dementia.The finding stems from a look at the onset of deme…
Learn MoreHormona Inducida por el Ejercicio Podría Ayudar a Proteger Contra el Alzheimer
VIERNES, 8 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las terapias basadas en una hormona que las personas producen al hacer ejercicio, podrían ser la próxima frontera en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer, según un nuevo estudio.Los investig…
Learn MoreOpioids Can Be Continued in Cancer Patients With Nonmedical Stimulant Use
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with cancer-related pain and nonmedical stimulant use, opioids should be continued, monitoring increased, and tapering avoided, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in Cancer.Katie Fitz…
Learn MoreLinguistic Disparities Impact Patient Access to Cancer Care
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For non-English-speaking patients, linguistic disparities affect access to cancer care, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.Debbie …
Learn MoreAn Exercise-Induced Hormone Might Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Therapies based on a hormone people make while exercising may be the next frontier in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.Researchers have found that the exercise-induced hormone irisin may …
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