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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

Addressing 14 risk factors for dementia could prevent or delay nearly half of cases of the disease, according to a new report by the journal The Lancet.

Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

The Guardian

Researchers name 14 factors for people to address to ‘hugely’ reduce risk of developing condition

Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, study finds

A large English study shows the incidence rates of arterial thromboses and venous thrombotic events decreased after immunization. The incidence rates for both heart attacks and strokes (arterial thromboses) were lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination during the earlier years of the pandemic, according to a new study from England.

COVID-19 Vaccination During Early Pandemic Years Shown to Reduce Risk for Heart Attacks, Strokes

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Pulmonary edema is a critical condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.

Recognizing Pulmonary Edema: Key Warning Signs To Watch For

Sangamon County, IL

The deputy sheriff who fatally shot Sonya Massey in her Illinois home last month said he believed that when the Black woman who called 911 for help unexpectedly said, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” that she intended deadly harm, according to the deputy’s field report released Monday.

Deputy who shot Sonya Massey thought her rebuke ‘in the name of Jesus’ indicated intent to kill him

Chicago Star Media

(Family Features) Snoring throughout the night. Gasping for air suddenly while sleeping. Feeling tired after a night of rest. These aren’t just signs of a poor night’s sleep – they could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is More Than a Snore

Mohamed Bassyouni has helped develop vaccines. He also has felt the pernicious effects of vaccine hesitancy, he writes.

Opinion: I’m a vaccine scientist. The devastating impacts of vaccine hesitancy have touched my life too

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

Everyday Health

It offers protection against more types of infection than the old version. Updated recommendations say it's now the preferred option.

CDC Recommends the New Pneumonia Vaccine for High-Risk Adults

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?

The findings of a new study suggests that older individuals treated in a hospital Emergency Department (ED) following a fall appear to have an increased risk of suffering an ischemic stroke in the near future, suggesting that these visits may be an opportunity to improve early stroke diagnostic accuracy and treatments.

Emergency Department Visits for Falls May Be Signs of an Impending Stroke Among Older Adults, Study Warns

Verywell Health

A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as “stiff heart syndrome,” about 10 to 15 years later. Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist’s connective tissue and the heart.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome

Learn how exercise helps manage COPD symptoms and improves lung function, breathing capacity, and overall quality of life.

Can COPD Be Reversed With Exercise?

New York City, NY

Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather.

New Yorkers are warned from the skies about impending danger from storms as city deploys drones

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Wait, Are People Over 60 Supposed To Take Aspirin for Heart Health or Not?

Real Health

People with fatty liver disease who are at lower risk for advanced fibrosis should drink at most half a glass of wine or beer if they do not wish to abstain completely, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open. Arising from the accumulation of fat in the liver,...

Small Amount of Alcohol Can Raise Risk for People with Fatty Liver Disease

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Minnesota State

CNN’s Alayna Treene fact-checks JD Vance’s claims about Tim Walz’s military service.

Fact-checking Vance’s claims on Walz’s military service

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Rate of stroke deaths among middle-age US adults hit two-decade high during Covid pandemic, report shows

Middle-age people in the United States are more likely to die from a stroke than they have been in about two decades, according to a new...

Rate of stroke deaths among middle-age US adults hit two-decade high during Covid pandemic, report shows

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