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Study: Accelerated Aging Fuels Colon Cancer Rise Under 50
Accelerated aging, linked to lifestyle and environmental factors, is emerging as a potential driver behind the alarming surge of colon cancer cases among people under 50, according to new research, Daily Mail reported.
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Dengue Cases Set New Record in the Americas
Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year, health officials said Tuesday. Cases of dengue have been surging globally...
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How to Know if You're Still Contagious After Illness
With holiday gatherings popping up, you don't want to be around friends and family when you could spread an illness. If you've been sick with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other illnesses, here are some tips to know when it's safe for you to mingle. Flu. According to...
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Colon Cancer Risk
Fatty, salty and sugary ultra-processed foods could be increasing people's risk of colon cancer by spurring chronic inflammation in the gut. In a new study, colon tumors taken from people with poor diets had higher levels of pro-inflammatory biochemicals, as well as lower...
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Common Myths on Freezing Food Debunked
With the holidays comes lots of delicious food that may be frozen for future use. But experts warn that not all foods can be frozen successfully, and those that can be frozen should be monitored for freshness. Here are some common myths - and helpful hints - about storing...
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The Worst Sugar for Heart Health
When it comes to sweets, the type a person chooses can have a significant impact on their heart health, a new study finds. Sugary drinks significantly increase a person's risk of stroke, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and other heart health problems, results showed. But...
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Gene Therapy Reverses Heart Failure in Pig Trials
Failing hearts nearly returned to full function in laboratory pigs after they received an experimental gene therapy. New research shows the gene therapy didn't just prevent heart failure from worsening in four lab pigs, but actually prompted hearts to repair and grow...
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Suspect in CEO Killing Charged With Murder in NY
The man arrested as the suspected UnitedHealthcare's CEO assassin has been charged with murder in New York City and will face extradition from Pennsylvania.
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GSK Drug Cuts Death Risk in Multiple Myeloma
British drugmaker GSK said on Monday its experimental cancer drug Blenrep in combination with other treatments reduced the risk of death by 42% in multiple myeloma, a common type of blood cancer, at or after first relapse compared to an existing treatment. An interim...
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Dozens of Nobel Laureates Sign Letter Opposing RFK Jr. as HHS Head
Seventy-seven Nobel prize winners on Monday sent an open letter to the Senate opposing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing his "lack of credentials" and anti-vaccine beliefs.
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How Garlic Fights the Common Cold, Other Illnesses
The health benefits of garlic are legion. The ancient Egyptians used garlic thousands of years ago to help bolster the energy and strength of laborers building the pyramids. In 1858, the French chemist Louis Pasteur, who identified that germs could cause disease, noted that...
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Trump: 'Open to Anything' on RFK Investigating Autism, Vaccines
President-elect Donald Trump says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will investigate the supposed link between autism and childhood vaccines.
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Poll: 1 in 3 Older Americans Say They Feel Lonely
If you are middle-aged or older, you may often feel lonely and isolated as you deal with the strains of daily life. Now, a new survey suggests you are far from alone: More than one-third of middle-aged and senior Americans feel that way. The good news? That means that...
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Study: Parkinson's Disease Drug Improves Symptoms
AbbVie said on Monday its experimental drug to treat Parkinson's disease met the main goal in a late-stage study. The drug, tavapadon, helped significantly improve motor functions, including eating and walking, the company said. The majority of side-effects reported were mild...
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High-Fiber Diet May Ward Off Blood Cancer
People who have a condition putting them at high risk for a bone marrow cancer may be able to ward off the malignancy with a high-fiber diet, new research shows. The study focuses on patients with what's known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)....
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Young People at Greatest Risk From Heat Deaths
Heat waves caused by climate change have been thought to pose the greatest risk to the world's elderly, but a new study from Mexico suggests that's not the case at all. Instead, three-quarters (75%) of heat-related deaths are occurring there among people younger than 35,...
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Health Insurance Costs Rise, Delays Continue
Jen Watson, a 41-year-old mother in Federal Way, Washington, has worked for years with her doctor to find the right medications to deal with her multiple chronic illnesses, which include epilepsy and fibromyalgia. Her doctor had found some medications that could reduce...
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Ovary Removal May Raise Women's Alzheimer's Risk
Women who have had their ovaries removed at a young age and also carry a gene predisposing them to Alzheimer's disease may face a much higher odds of developing the brain illness, a new study finds. However, the Canadian researchers stressed that any excess risk for dementia...
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How to Best Handle Holiday Stress
'Tis the season to be jolly, but nearly nine out of 10 U.S. adults say that despite feeling joyous, they are also feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, according to the American Psychological Association. The main stressors include finances, missing loved ones and...
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UN Experts to Investigate Mystery Illness in Congo
The World Health Organization said Friday it was deploying experts to investigate a mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks. "All efforts are underway to identify the cause of the illness, understand its modes of...
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Feds Mandate Bird Flu Testing of Milk Supply
The U.S. issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters, as authorities seek to grapple with rapid spread of the virus among dairy herds.
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Stroke Survivors Face High Odds for Dementia
Stroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who've never suffered a stroke, a new study finds. About 19% of people who'd had a stroke developed dementia during an average six-year follow-up, compared with just 13% of those with no stroke,...
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Nesheiwat Choice Draws Praise, Wariness
Like many of President-elect Donald Trump's selections for prominent posts in his new administration, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat is drawing praise and criticism as the potential next surgeon general. "Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive...
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Eating Fruits, Veggies Can Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
Colon cancer is increasing at an alarming rate among young adults, but a new study says better eating habits could turn that trend around. About 20% of diagnosed colon cancers occur in people aged 54 and younger, nearly double the rate seen three decades ago, according to...
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Ultra-Processed Foods May Add Fat to Your Thighs
Eating lots of ultra-processed foods appears linked to a buildup of fat in the thighs, which in turn raises a person's odds for arthritis in the knees, new research shows. "In an adult population at risk for but without knee or hip osteoarthritis, consuming ultra-processed...