Experts advise against aspirin for cancer prevention in older adults
Share on PinterestA follow-up study indicates that aspirin should not be recommended to older adults for cancer prevention. Image credit: Yulia Naumenko/Getty Images A new study suggests…
Rheumatoid arthritis: Pretreatment may delay onset by up to 4 years
Share on PinterestDrug treatment before rheumatoid arthritis sets in may delay onset, new research finds. Image credit: Maryna Terletska/Getty Images As of 2021, about 17.9 million people…
Cardiovascular disease: Night owls face higher risk, study says
Share on PinterestLate sleepers may have a higher cardiovascular risk but is it all bad news? Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images A new study focuses on the health…
Colorectal cancer: 2 or more drinks a day linked to 91% higher risk
Share on PinterestHeavy drinking has been linked to numerous health problems, including heart and liver disease and various types of cancer. Instants/Getty Images Factors such as a…
Respiratory infections: Low vitamin D may raise risk by 33%
Share on PinterestScientists have linked low vitamin D to another health concern — a higher risk of respiratory illnesses. Mami Kumagai/Stocksy Vitamin D is a nutrient that…
Measles: UK, other European countries lose measles elimination status
Share on PinterestThe U.K. and other European countries have lost their measles elimination status, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Image credit: NurPhoto/Getty Images The United…
Alzheimer’s: Blood sugar spikes may be a sign of heightened risk
Share on PinterestCould a predisposition to blood sugar spikes after eating affect a person’s Alzheimer’s risk? Image credit: Iuliia Bondar/Getty Images A recent study examined the relationship…
Breast cancer: Blood test may predict which treatment will work best
Share on PinterestA new blood test may help to monitor and predict breast cancer treatment outcomes. Image credit: Martin Zubiria Kage/Getty Images Estimates suggest that about 2.3…
Plant-forward diet, less sugar may help prevent kidney disease
Share on PinterestEating a more plant-based diet could help prevent kidney disease, according to research. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that affects millions…
Mental health: Increased AI use may relate to depression, anxiety
Share on PinterestResearch suggests there could be a link between daily AI usage and depressive symptoms. Image credit: Manuel Breva Colmeiro/Getty Images A new study investigates associations…