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For many, catching SARS-CoV-2 means an unpleasant few weeks of aches, coughs, and fatigue. In roughly one in every five cases, however, the discomfort endures for months on end. What puts some individuals at greater risk of an acute infection lingering as long COVID has been far from clear. A...

The Risk Factors For Long COVID Have Finally Been Revealed

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections. Cigarette smoking was by far the leading risk factor, contributing to nearly 20% of all cancer cases and 30% of all cancer deaths. The findings are published today in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

New study finds 40-percent of cancer cases and almost half of all deaths in the US linked to modifiable risk factors

CBS News

Want to do what you can to reduce your risk of cancer? A new study is pointing to some specific actions you can take — and how much difference it can make.In the American Cancer Society study, published Thursday in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, researchers found more than 40% of all cancer fatalities among adults age 30 and over in the United States could be linked to lifestyle risks that can be changed.The most impactful of these risk factors include:SmokingExcess body weightAlcohol consumptionPhysical inactivityDietOn "CBS Mornings" Friday, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook said this study is a good...

These lifestyle changes could prevent nearly half of cancer deaths, study finds

LiveScience

An early screening test for endometrial cancer may be missing the disease in many Black patients.

Black patients may be missed on common cancer screening, study suggests

The risk of developing ovarian cancer appears to jump about fourfold among women with endometriosis, compared with women who haven’t been diagnosed with the condition, a new study finds.

Women with endometriosis face fourfold higher risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests

San Francisco, CA


Long COVID is a brutal illness without a known mechanism or cure. Far from being psychosomatic in nature, a new study adds weight to the idea that this misunderstood disease is very much biological.
The lingering toll the SARS-CoV-2 virus exacts on the immune system is widespread and hiding in plain sight, argue researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, CellSight Technologies, and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center.
When 24 patients who had recovered from COVID-19 had their whole bodies scanned by a PET (positron emission tomography) imaging test, their insides lit up like Christmas trees.
A radioactive drug called...

COVID's Hidden Toll: Full-Body Scans Reveal Long-Term Immune Effects

David Frum says JD Vance used to write for him on a publication called FrumForum under a pseudonym. Frum talks about how Vance’s views have changed on policy and what he could do to the Republican party.

Hear what JD Vance’s ex-boss thinks about him now

New evidence from the US has backed up previous findings that as of early 2023, an estimated 6.9 percent of American adults – or some 17.8 million US citizens – have ever had long COVID. The data reveal some clear demographic differences among US adults, showing which groups...

Almost 18 Million Adult Americans Have Had Long COVID

New York Post

Night owls will find this new research a hoot.

A study from Imperial College London suggests that those most active at night perform better on cognitive tests. 

The researchers analyzed UK Biobank data from more than 26,000 people to see how sleep duration, patterns and quality affect mental acuity and cognitive capacity. Participants completed several tests and identified whether they felt more alert and productive in the morning or evening. 



Researchers found that a person’s preference for p.m. or a.m. activity, also known as chronotype, greatly affected test scores. These chronotypes were designated “night owls” and “morning larks.” 

En masse, owls...

Night owls vs. early birds: Study reveals who has better cognitive function

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Parade

Here's what a geriatrician and dementia expert wants you to know.

A Change in This Daily Habit Could Be an Early Sign of Dementia, According to New Research

Factors such as age, sex, and family history can impact a person’s risk of getting pancreatic cancer. It is more likely to occur later in life. Certain conditions can also increase the likelihood of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer develops in the tissues of the pancreas. This organ secretes digestive...

Who is most likely to get pancreatic cancer?

Irish Star

People with one key family member who were diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 65 or younger were also found to have higher-than-average amyloid levels in their brains, a new study has found

Alzheimer's risk is 'higher' if key member of your family has it

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly joined “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, for the first time since his last appearance in 2014. The two discussed the assassination attempt against Donald Trump and President Joe Biden’s administration.

‘I truly hate him’: Bill O’Reilly reunites with Jon Stewart on ‘The Daily Show’

The Hill

Diagnoses of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) jumped up in recent years, especially among older Americans, according to new data. The data from FairHealth found a 4.8 percent increase in patients with STD diagnoses from 2020 to 2023. The 65 and older age group saw the highest increase in this period, with a 23.8 percent increase…

STD diagnoses jumped in recent years, especially among seniors

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Butler County, PA

The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday normally would have been at work that day, but he told his boss he needed that the day off because he had “something to do,” according to multiple law enforcement officials.

Trump shooter requested Saturday off from work and told colleagues he’d be back at work Sunday, officials say

After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Christiane Amanpour speaks with Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of the former President Lyndon B. Johnson, about the parallels between the turbulence of 1968 and today.

‘We’ve got to pull ourselves together as a country’: Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughter calls for unity

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases reported in seniors increased by double-digits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. Data first provided to Axios by FAIR Health showed that STD diagnoses rose by nearly 24% among those ages 65 and older between 2020-2023. They went up by around 5% overall in commercially insured patients in that same time period, Axios reported, making the jump in seniors’ diagnoses the largest among all age groups.

STD rates among seniors went up by 24% during COVID: report

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Long Covid risk has dropped over time but remains substantial, study shows

With a summer wave of Covid-19 infections sweeping the country, a timely new study has looked at the risk of getting long Covid and whether those...

Long Covid risk has dropped over time but remains substantial, study shows

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