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Obesity at Time of Cancer Diagnosis Brings Higher Risk for Survivors for Second Cancer
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that older adult cancer survivors with excess body weight at the time of their first cancer diagnosis are at higher risk of developing a second cancer, especially an obesity-related cancer like breast or colorectal cancer. These findings have important public health implications given the high prevalence of cancer survivors with excess body weight.
American Cancer Society and ASCO Unite to Create One of the Most Comprehensive Online Sources of Credible Cancer Information
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today announced an expanded collaboration to make it simpler for patients to find authoritative cancer information online. The partnership between ASCO, the leading organization for cancer care providers, and ACS, the leading patient education, support, and advocacy organization in cancer, will create one of the largest and most comprehensive online resources for credible cancer information, available for free to the public on cancer.org.
HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer in Both Women and Men
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination reduced the risk of cancer for men as well as women, according to study findings presented this week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO 2024) in Chicago. Another recent study offers further real-world evidence that the vaccine has dramatically lowered cervical cancer incidence in the United Kingdom. But only a minority of adolescents and young adults in the United States have received the vaccine.
Healthy Recipe: Black & White Bean Salad
This protein-rich, easy-to-make salad appeals to the eye as well as the palate. The mix of black and white beans is studded with yellow corn kernels and bright red pieces of sweet and spicy peppadew peppers. The dressing brings all the elements together for a finish sprinkled with bright green cilantro.
AI Patient Navigator Reduces Disparities in Colon Cancer Screening
An artificial intelligence (AI) patient navigator may help overcome barriers and re-engage people in underserved communities who have cancelled or missed a colonoscopy appointment for colon cancer screening, according to research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO 2024). Studies have shown that Black and Latino...
Obesity on the Rise Among NYC Latino Students
In recent years, Latino and Black public school students in New York City experienced some of the greatest increases in childhood obesity despite an overall decrease in prevalence, according to a new Duke University study published in PLOS ONE. Childhood obesity is a major public health concern affecting nearly one...
Does Your Doctor Need to Take Stigmavir to Treat HIV Stigma?
HIV stigma in health care is real and harmful. Fortunately, health care providers can now take the antiviral drug Stigmavir to treat their stigma. Unfortunately, the drug is fictitious, but you can watch a real ad for it at the top of this story and on YouTube. Casey House, an...
Most Breast Cancer Survivors Can Conceive and Give Birth
Having breast cancer is generally not a barrier to conceiving and giving birth, according to study findings to be presented at the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO 2024). The results underscore the need for accessible fertility preservation services, such as egg or embryo freezing, before commencing treatment.
CDC Urges Mpox Vaccination as Deadlier Strain Spreads in Africa
Mpox (formerly monkeypox) cases have risen in the United States this year, though they remain far below the level seen at the peak of the outbreak in the summer of 2022. But a growing outbreak of a more deadly mpox strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) raises concerns about wider international spread.
4 Ways Vaccine Skeptics Mislead You on Measles and More
Measles is on the rise in the United States. In the first quarter of this year, the number of cases was about 17 times what it was, on average, during the same period in each of the four years before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Half of the people infected — mainly children — have been hospitalized.
FDA Urged To Relax Decades-Old Tissue Donation Restrictions for Gay and Bisexual Men
The federal government in 2020 and 2023 changed who it said could safely donate organs and blood, reducing the restrictions on men who have had sex with another man. But the FDA’s restrictions on donated tissue, a catchall term encompassing everything from a person’s eyes to their skin and ligaments, remain in place. Advocates, lawmakers, and groups focused on removing barriers to cornea donations, in particular, said they are frustrated the FDA hasn’t heeded their calls. They want to align the guidelines for tissue donated by gay and bisexual men with those that apply to the rest of the human body.
Do Health Insurers Offer Clear Info on Covering PrEP to Prevent HIV?
Does your health insurance plan cover pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV? What about the related essential services, such as doctor visits, screenings and lab work? If you peruse your insurance plan, you might not find an easy answer. According to a report by The AIDS Institute, many insurance plans do not clearly explain their PrEP coverage.
High H5N1 Influenza Levels Found in Mice Given Raw Milk From Infected Dairy Cows
Mice administered raw milk samples from dairy cows infected with H5N1 influenza experienced high virus levels in their respiratory organs and lower virus levels in other vital organs, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The results suggest that consumption of raw milk by animals poses a risk for H5N1 infection and raises questions about its potential risk in humans.
Simple “Swish-and-Spit” Oral Rinse Could Provide Early Screening for Gastric Cancer
A simple oral rinse could provide early detection of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024. “In the cancer world, if you find patients after they’ve developed cancer, it’s a little too late,” said Shruthi...
Proposed 5-Year Program Aims to Put Country on the Path to Eliminating Hepatitis C
The Biden-Harris administration’s proposed National Hepatitis C Elimination Program would be a major breakthrough in access to screening, testing and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to Joshua Sharfstein, MD, Distinguished Professor of the Practice at Johns Hopkins University. His presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 provides an update on the proposal for the National Hepatitis C Elimination Program.
COVID-19 Eliminated a Decade of Progress in Global Level of Life Expectancy
The latest edition of the World Health Statistics released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend of steady gain in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE). The pandemic wiped out nearly a decade of progress in improving...
Mpox Vaccine Effectiveness & Ongoing Importance of Two-Dose Vaccine
In its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, CDC has released the results of studies highlighting the protection offered by the two-dose JYNNEOS mpox vaccine; the importance of completing the two-dose vaccination series for persons at risk for mpox exposure, who have not previously recovered from mpox (including certain gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men); and importance of ongoing U.S. preparedness in light of increasing mpox clade I cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read the study summaries below.
California County Moves Forward With Latino Health Center Proposal
Community leaders in Santa Clara, California, decided to move forward with an idea to build a Latino health and wellness center, according to the San José Spotlight. During a recent budget debate, the Board of Supervisors, including Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, unanimously decided to ask county employees to return in June with strategies for developing a facility and thoughts on whether it should have multiple locations.
Healthy Recipe: Watermelon Feta Salad
The tasty bite of sweet watermelon, salty cheese, and bitter arugula is really delicious. You will need a sweet, ripe melon for the best result. A good way to find that out is to tap the melon before you buy – if it sounds hollow, then it is ready to eat!
Moms With Undetectable HIV Can Breastfeed
Moms living with HIV can safely breastfeed their babies if they’re on HIV meds and maintain an undetectable viral load, according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published in the journal Pediatrics. “The risk of HIV transmission via breastfeeding from a parent with HIV who...
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