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Cancer prevention experts provide top tips for reducing cancer risk

Many forms of cancer are preventable. Although risk factors such as age or genetics cannot be changed, other risk factors for cancer including healthy lifestyle...

Can sitting less decrease your risk of heart disease?

Too much sitting has long been criticized for contributing to premature mortality, Type 2 diabetes, and a host of other illnesses. In a study of...

Scientists make breakthrough for next generation cancer treatment

Scientists at the University of East Anglia are a step closer to creating a new generation of light-activated cancer treatments. The futuristic sounding treatment would...

Halt the salt: 5 ways to cut down on sodium and improve your heart...

It's a fact: Americans love salty foods—from hot dogs and pizza to popcorn and chips. Studies show people in the U.S. are among the world's...

Food insecurity could increase cognitive decline in older people

Older adults living with food insecurity are more likely to experience malnutrition, depression, and physical limitations.

Scientists find new therapy that slows kidney damage in type 2 diabetes

A recent study from the University of Galway reported promising results from a new cell therapy trial for people living with diabetes. This study is...

Cocoa could help lower blood pressure, artery stiffness

In a study from the University of Surrey, scientists found cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when they are elevated. High blood pressure...

Scientists find how to detect autism in newborns

In a study from Rutgers University, scientists found brain-wave data collected during a hearing test routinely given to newborns could help clinicians spot neurodevelopmental...

This drawing task may help detect Alzheimer’s disease

Changes in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawing task only. In a...

Scientists find how to precisely diagnose colon cancer

In a study from Ruhr University Bochum, scientists found that AI with infrared imaging enables precise colon cancer diagnostics. The progress in therapy options over...