Study: Anal cancer cases and deaths are on the rise in the US
Researcher found that the number of anal cancer cases increased 2.7 percent per year from 2001 to 2015.
Researcher found that the number of anal cancer cases increased 2.7 percent per year from 2001 to 2015.
Woman says her husky caught her cancer 5 times, alerting to it before doctors could
When Stephanie Herfel's husky, Sierra, started pressing on her belly one day, Herfel thought Sierra was just being naughty. Then she realized something much bigger was going on.
When Stephanie Herfel's husky, Sierra, started pressing on her belly one day, Herfel thought Sierra was just being naughty. Then she realized something much bigger was going on.
Frequent cannabis use linked to increased risk of stroke, arrhythmia, studies suggest
The findings of both studies were presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2019, and the Association is warning that both doctors and cannabis users should be wary of the implications.
The findings of both studies were presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2019, and the Association is warning that both doctors and cannabis users should be wary of the implications.
Large-scale, federally funded study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures
For people with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries, a procedure to improve blood flow may reduce chest pain more than just taking medication, but it won't cut patients' risk of having a heart attack or dying over the following few years.
For people with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries, a procedure to improve blood flow may reduce chest pain more than just taking medication, but it won't cut patients' risk of having a heart attack or dying over the following few years.
Study: Dog owners have lower risk of death, repeat event following heart attack or stroke
The findings of the study showed that dog owners who lived alone had a 33 percent lower risk of death compared to those who suffered a heart attack and lived alone without a dog.
The findings of the study showed that dog owners who lived alone had a 33 percent lower risk of death compared to those who suffered a heart attack and lived alone without a dog.
Increasing physical activity by just 20 minutes each day could boost global economy by billions
If every adult who is currently inactive rose to meet baseline recommendations of physical activity, and all other adults boosted their physical activity by 20 percent, global GDP could increase by $524-760 billion by 2050.
If every adult who is currently inactive rose to meet baseline recommendations of physical activity, and all other adults boosted their physical activity by 20 percent, global GDP could increase by $524-760 billion by 2050.
Possible chemical culprit found in vaping illness outbreak
Vitamin E acetate has recently been used as a thickener in vaping fluid, particularly in black market vape cartridges.
Vitamin E acetate has recently been used as a thickener in vaping fluid, particularly in black market vape cartridges.
Report predicts rising millennials health issues could lead to higher death rate
The report, published by Blue Cross Blue Shield, illustrates the impact millennials? health could have on their future prosperity and on the U.S. economy.
The report, published by Blue Cross Blue Shield, illustrates the impact millennials? health could have on their future prosperity and on the U.S. economy.
Inspired by Alex Trebek, teen 'Jeopardy!' winner donates $10K to cancer research
Gupta credits his lifelong love of learning for his ability to succeed on Jeopardy!, and he said that Trebek was a huge inspiration and role model.
Gupta credits his lifelong love of learning for his ability to succeed on Jeopardy!, and he said that Trebek was a huge inspiration and role model.
Massachusetts reports 3rd vaping-related death
So far, federal health officials have tallied nearly 1,900 cases of vaping-related lung illness nationwide, including nearly 40 deaths.
So far, federal health officials have tallied nearly 1,900 cases of vaping-related lung illness nationwide, including nearly 40 deaths.
Simple blood test shows potential to provide early warning for breast cancer, researchers say
Researchers say that a blood test that identifies the body?s immune response to tumor cells can be used to provide an early warning of breast cancer, potentially as early as five years before other signs or symptoms appear.
Researchers say that a blood test that identifies the body?s immune response to tumor cells can be used to provide an early warning of breast cancer, potentially as early as five years before other signs or symptoms appear.
Measles virus suppresses the immune system for years after infection, study finds
The virus limits the diversity of new infection-fighting cells being produced and also destroys some of the long-lived memory cells that have learned how to fight off specific infections.
The virus limits the diversity of new infection-fighting cells being produced and also destroys some of the long-lived memory cells that have learned how to fight off specific infections.
Our brains protect us from fully recognizing our own mortality, study finds
While we cannot escape death, our brains conveniently twist the narrative around it to help us live our lives.
While we cannot escape death, our brains conveniently twist the narrative around it to help us live our lives.
Nurse adopts autistic man so that he can be eligible for a heart transplant
Because Jonathan Pinkard had no family or support system to care for him following a potential transplant procedure, the medical staff could not keep him on the transplant list to await a donor heart.
Because Jonathan Pinkard had no family or support system to care for him following a potential transplant procedure, the medical staff could not keep him on the transplant list to await a donor heart.
Man wins lottery on way to final chemo treatment
Ronnie Foster of North Carolina said winning a $200,000 lottery prize on the way to the doctor made his last treatment for colon cancer a lot easier.
Ronnie Foster of North Carolina said winning a $200,000 lottery prize on the way to the doctor made his last treatment for colon cancer a lot easier.
Nanoparticle treatment could reverse celiac disease, clinical trial finds
After receiving treatment with the nanoparticle technology for a week, the patients were able to consume gluten for 14 days with about a 90 percent reduction in immune inflammation.
After receiving treatment with the nanoparticle technology for a week, the patients were able to consume gluten for 14 days with about a 90 percent reduction in immune inflammation.
FDA approves cystic fibrosis drug with potential to treat 90 percent of all patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration fast-tracked the approval of a new cystic fibrosis drug with the potential to treat thousands of patients who formerly had no available treatment options.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration fast-tracked the approval of a new cystic fibrosis drug with the potential to treat thousands of patients who formerly had no available treatment options.
Dairy consumption linked to prostate cancer, with plant-based eating reducing risk
Researchers were interested in dairy specifically because it's a main source of calcium in Western diets, and calcium suppresses the formation of a hormone that specifically inhibits the spread of prostate cancer.
Researchers were interested in dairy specifically because it's a main source of calcium in Western diets, and calcium suppresses the formation of a hormone that specifically inhibits the spread of prostate cancer.
Cortisone injections in the hip and knee are more dangerous than doctors previously thought, study suggests
A new study from the Boston University School of Medicine found that intra-articular corticosteroid injections may cause complications that aren't fully understood.
A new study from the Boston University School of Medicine found that intra-articular corticosteroid injections may cause complications that aren't fully understood.
Vaping-related deaths rise to 33, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that at least 33 people have died from vaping-related illnesses as the number of people reporting lung problems continues to rise.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that at least 33 people have died from vaping-related illnesses as the number of people reporting lung problems continues to rise.