_ Cancer Center Prostate cancer Prostate Cancer DNA Test Identifies Men with Six-Fold Increased Risk By Sondra Forsyth article A major new study of more than 140,000 men has identified 63 new genetic variations in the DNA code that … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse Synthetic Cannabis May Boost Stroke Risk in Young Users By Jane Farrell article After smoking synthetic cannabis (also known as ΓÇ£spiceΓÇ¥ or ΓÇ£k2ΓÇ¥), a young prison inmate was left permanently disabled in the … Read More→
_ Depression Study: African Americans and Latinos Likelier than Whites to Be at Risk for Depression By Jane Farrell article African Americans and Latinos are significantly more likely than Whites to experience serious depression, but chronic stress doesnΓÇÖt seem to … Read More→
_ Loneliness: Understanding and Beating the Hidden Health Risk By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: A new study reveals loneliness at epidemic levels, with almost half of Americans missing meaningful in-person daily interactions, … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Multigene Testing Replacing BRCA Tests for Breast Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell article The use of genetic tests aimed at detecting mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in women with breast … Read More→
_ Sleep Apnea Older Americans Are Rarely Evaluated for Sleep Apnea although Many Are at Risk By Jane Farrell article In a study of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older who were asked about sleep disturbances, 56% were estimated … Read More→
_ Atrial Fibrillation New Combined Risk Scores Effectively Predict Stroke Likelihood By Jane Farrell article Two clinical risk score models, when combined, help doctors more accurately assess the stroke risk of patients who have atrial … Read More→
_ Cancer Center Media Representations of Cancer Neglect an Important Risk Factor: Age By Sondra Forsyth article Age and older adults are largely obscured in media representations of cancer, according to a study published in April 2018 … Read More→
_ Fatty Fish and MS Risk By Jane Farrell video Eating fish at least once a week may reduce your risk of MS, new study finds.
_ Height and Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell video Short stature in childhood may increase stroke risk in adulthood, new study finds.
_ Flu and Heart Attack Risk By Jane Farrell video Severe influenza may increase the risk of heart attack, new research suggests.
_ Body Fat and Breast Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell video Women with normal BMI, but high body fat levels, may be at increased risk of breast cancer, new study finds.
_ Food, Inflammation and Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell video A diet high in foods considered inflammatory may increase the risk of colon cancer, study finds.
_ Potential Health Risks in Hair and Nail By Jane Farrell video How many hair and nail salon clients experience adverse symptoms?
_ Birth Control and Breast Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell video Women who take birth control pills may be at increased risk of breast cancer, study finds.
_ Digital Addiction Risks By Jane Farrell video Smartphone and Internet addiction may change brain chemistry, new study finds.
_ Risks of Too Much TV By Jane Farrell video Spending too much time sitting in front of the TV may up your risk of blood clots, study finds
_ Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Health Risks By Jane Farrell video Sugar-sweetened beverages linked to diabetes and heart disease in new study