THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A small but significant percentage of Americans take medications that can hamper their immune system and its response to COVID-19 vaccines, researchers say. Their analysis of data from more than 3 million adults under 65 with private insurance found that nearly 3% takeContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Colon cancer is on the rise among people under 50, and the million-dollar question is why. Now, new research suggests that certain lifestyle factors, such as eating lots of red meat and heavy alcohol consumption, may play a role in this increase. “TheContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An immunotherapy drug is the first to significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence or death in people with early-stage lung cancer, researchers report. Atezolizumab reduced by 34% the risk of disease recurrence or death in a certain group of people with stageContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Early in the pandemic, some were concerned that breast cancer treatments that weaken the immune system might increase a person’s risk of catching or dying from COVID-19. Now, new research shows that women who have these treatments are no more likely to becomeContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There’s some reassuring news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS): Having the neurological disease won’t affect health outcomes if breast cancer strikes. “Although multiple sclerosis and its complications remain the most common cause of death in people with MS, cancer is the secondContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More lower-income Americans are surviving cancer due to expanded Medicaid health care coverage, a new study shows. Researchers found a link between long-term survival of patients newly diagnosed with cancer — across all stages and types of the disease — and expanded MedicaidContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Infants exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb and early childhood are likely to have weaker lungs, a new study suggests. The finding is based on levels of blood cotinine during pregnancy and childhood; blood cotinine is the result of the body processingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A lot of people think of age 50 as the magic number for getting a first colonoscopy, but earlier is better, a prestigious U.S. expert panel now says. Based on evidence that younger people are being diagnosed with colon cancer and would benefitContinue Reading
SUNDAY, May 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When checking your body for signs of skin cancer, don’t overlook your nails. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) points out that skin cancer — including melanoma, the deadliest type — can develop under and around the fingernails and toenails. Though it’s rare,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, May 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Though some think that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, Canadian research suggests it could raise the risk of developing asthma or having asthma attacks for teens and adults. “Emerging research really suggests that vaping may actually worsen preexisting healthContinue Reading