Study Explores Persons With Tobacco Exposure, Preserved Spirometry
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Persons with tobacco exposure and preserved spirometry (TEPS) with symptoms (symptomatic TEPS) do not have accelerated rates of decline in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) or chronic obstructive …
Learn MoreWhat Causes Breast Cancer? Causes, Risk Factors to Know
If you’re a woman who has just received a breast cancer diagnosis, there is no doubt that this is a scary time. And it’s only natural that you have questions.How did I get it? What are the causes of breast cancer?Here, experts address the crucial ques…
Learn MoreGolfers, Don’t Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably incre…
Learn MoreEstar muy activo durante apenas 5 minutos al día reduce el riesgo de cáncer
MARTES, 1 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Subir por las escaleras en lugar del elevador. Limpiar las hojas. Cargar con las pesadas bolsas de la compra. Pasar la aspiradora. Jugar intensamente con sus hijos o mascotas. Unas sesiones cortas de act…
Learn MoreSuzanne Somers Says Her Breast Cancer Has Returned
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Actress Suzanne Somers, who first battled breast cancer in her 50s, announced on Instagram this week that the disease recently returned. Somers, now 76, has been fighting cancer for decades. But she says sh…
Learn MoreAerobic Exercise Cuts Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A six-month aerobic exercise intervention significantly improves self-reported chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) among patients treated for ovarian cancer, according to a study published onli…
Learn MoreRacial Disparities Seen for Cost of Unplanned Care After Breast Reconstruction
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While race is not a significant predictor of unplanned hospital visits after breast reconstruction surgery, racial minorities bear a higher cost burden than White breast reconstruction patients, according to…
Learn MoreMillions of Smokers May Have a Tough-to-Diagnose Lung Disease
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of American smokers suffer from a potentially serious lung disease that’s not technically chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study finds. They would benefit from a clear diagnosis, …
Learn MoreAI-Assisted Mammograms Could Be a Big Advance: Study
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) programs can safely be used to help radiologists review mammogram images and detect breast cancers, early results from an ongoing clinical trial show.A single radiologist aided b…
Learn MoreDoes Aspartame Cause Cancer? Here’s What an Expert Wants You to Know
Following the recent decision of a World Health Organization (WHO) agency to classify aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” many may be left wondering whether it is safe to use the popular artificial sweetener.What exactly does this mean, an…
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