
Newsbites: Cancer screenings; diet and colorectal cancer; daily activity and heart health
Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time….
Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time….
You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….
Hormone therapy (HT) works well to ease common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night…
Protecting your skin from the sun reduces your risk of skin cancer, helps prevent new…
A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…
You may have heard that chronic inflammation is associated with the development of serious diseases,…
Over the past 15 years, there’s been a decline among women ages 50 and older…
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and…
The Folklore. Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese as…
Most people don’t give their colon a second thought until it’s time for a colonoscopy….
The Folklore. Ripe tomatoes, plump with the flavor and fragrance of summer, tug heavily on…
Thanks to advances in medicine, we now know much more about the factors that raise…
Healthy Pre-Infection Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of “Long COVID” The COVID-19 virus is here…
Since they are grown without pesticides, do organic fruits and vegetables need to be washed?…
Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Works as Well as Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes Control In a controlled…
Should I take my vitamin and mineral supplements with or without food? Judith C. Thalheimer,…
For adults at average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), the recommended starting age for screening…
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S. and around…
Many women have uterine fibroids and polyps, which are typically benign tumors. These growths don’t…
Tossing and turning throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, and nonrestorative sleep are all hallmarks…
The hormone changes that occur during and after menopause often are accompanied by unwelcome changes…
Why are steel-cut oats preferrable to rolled oats? They can’t be used for baking, take…
Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…
Results released in 2006 from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—a large, randomized trial that studied…
PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain…
Numerous studies have shown that a healthy diet can lower your risk of getting a…
Drinking alcohol may be a regular part of your diet—perhaps a glass of wine or…
Is there a specific diet that is best for your heart? According to the annual…
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been…
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and also one…
PSA is prostate specific antigen, a protein made by prostate cells that shows up in…
Lower Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Possible with Healthy Lifestyle A study published in June in…
Worldwide, people are living longer. In 2000, one in ten people in the U.S. were…
Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh blueberry muffins baking or the first bite of…
Although uterine cancer remains rare, it is one of the few cancers for which incidence…
Two Apples a Day Boost Heart Health. Eating two apples each day can lower cholesterol…
Fasting Diets Equivalent to More Traditional Calorie Cutting for Weight Loss A randomized controlled trial…
People around the world spread this metal on their underarms; cook and store their food…
Results released in 2006 from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—a large, randomized trial that studied…
They include vitamins C and E and carotenoids, a type of plant chemical that gives…
Being generally aware that skin cancer is dangerous is not enough to protect a person….
Based on the evidence collected from your medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests, your…