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

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Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
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Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

Individuals with type 1 diabetes may have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years less than the general population. Working with your doctor to reduce risk factors can help extend your life expectancy. Advances in insulin therapy have enabled many individuals with type 1 diabetes to live full, active...

What Is the Life Expectancy for Type 1 Diabetes?

Age can affect bladder cancer survival, with older age typically associated with reduced survival rates. Other factors impacting bladder cancer survival can include the cancer’s stage and grade and your overall health. Bladder cancer begins in your bladder, the hollow organ in your pelvis that holds urine until it...

Understanding Bladder Cancer Survival Rates by Age

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower the risk of certain cancers, a new study suggests.

Your Guide to the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

Alongside a video of herself shaving her head, shared on Instagram, she wrote, “Hiiiii loves, I have some personal news to share with you. Since last year December, I had a series of dental issues, I bit my tongue severely; I fractured my tooth and had to extract it and get an implant… we thought it was because I am a heavy teeth grinder.

The ‘Top Chef’ Alum Shirley Chung, 47, Diagnosed With Tongue Cancer After Experiencing ‘Dental Issues’ & Mouth Sores

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

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Non smoker diagnosed Wirth lung cancer and EGFR medications used

Dismissed By Doctors, Distance Runner Mom, 43, Diagnosed With Lung Cancer– She Never Smoked

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Myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia are two causes of chronic pain. Learn about the symptoms, triggers, and treatment for these two conditions.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome vs. Fibromyalgia

Tailbone pain, or coccydynia, occurs below your hips at the end of your spine. It affects the coccyx (tailbone). Tailbone pain can result from causes that range from prolonged sitting to injuries and falls. While uncommon, it can also involve tailbone cancer. This cancer can include primary cancers such as a chordoma tumor, a cancerous tumor that grows along your spine. It can also include cancers, such as prostate cancer, that metastasize or spread to bone from their primary site.

Can Tailbone Pain Be a Cancer Symptom?

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and tendonitis can overlap. It is important to distinguish between the two to receive appropriate treatment. CTS occurs when tissues swell and compress the median nerve, the main nerve from the forearm to the hand. This can be due to multiple factors, including repetitive...

What is the difference between carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis?

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Here's all about this specific type of tachycardia (fast heartbeat) and when it may become a medical emergency.

All About Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

Floor of the mouth cancer is forms under the tongue, but early treatment can improve its outlook. Learn more.

What to Know About Floor of the Mouth Cancer

Younger adults (aged 20 – 40 years) with OSA were 3 times more likely to experience any type of CVD event than those without OSA. Young adults aged 20 – 40 years with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have greater cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates than adults with OSA who are > 40 years old, a new study found.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Rate is Greater in Younger Than Older Adults with OSA

There are four types of medical anesthetics used by medical professionals, depending on what type of procedure you are having. Anesthesia is used to reduce pain or help you fall asleep while you’re undergoing surgery or other more invasive medical procedures that might otherwise cause pain or discomfort. Read...

How Many Different Types of Anesthesia Are There?

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Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Outlook, Survival, and Life Expectancy with Soft Palate Cancer

About 3 in 5 people with soft palate cancer live for at least 5 years if they receive a diagnosis and treatment before the cancer spreads....

Outlook, Survival, and Life Expectancy with Soft Palate Cancer

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