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Cancers Among the Young Are Rising Worldwide
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Cancer is surging among people under 50, a new global study reveals.
Over the past 30 years, new cases have increased 79% worldwide in that age bracket, according to a report published Sept. 5 in B...
Breast Cancer Screening May Not Be Worth It for Women Over 70
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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The risks of screening mammograms to catch breast cancer may outweigh the benefits for certain women aged 70 or older, new research indicates.
The main risk? Overdiagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer that likely wouldn't have caused any symptoms during a woman's lif...
Could Microbiome Changes Explain Rise in Colon Cancer Among the Young?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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With colon cancer on the rise among younger Americans, researchers are working to figure out why.
A new study suggests the microbiome -- the community of microorganisms in the body -- may play a role.
"Younger people with colorectal cancer have more biologically a...
69 vs. 70: Bias Against Older Organ Donors May Be Costing Lives
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2022
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The difference between age 69 and age 70 is, of course, just a single year.
Yet, organizations that receive organs for transplant patients are less likely to choose one from the older donor, a
Age Big Factor in COVID Vaccine Views
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2022
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Your age may play a huge role in whether you'll decide to get a COVID vaccine, new research finds.
Though vaccine hesitancy due to personal politics has drawn a lot of media attention, a University of Georgia
Fooled by Fake News: Does Age Matter?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2022
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Older adults are no more likely to believe fake news than younger adults, with the exception of the very oldest, a new study finds.
Falling for fake news can have significant physical, emotional and financial consequences, especially for older adults who may have their l...
Stroke Rate Rises Among Young Americans, Even as It Declines for Seniors
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2022
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Although there's been a marked decline in rates of stroke among older adults over the past 30 years, growing numbers of young Americans are having strokes.
Obesity may be one reason why, experts sa...
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2022
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People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days when they were s...
Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms
- Robert Preidt
- December 17, 2021
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A new study confirms what many older women already know: Bladder problems in women worsen with age.
The researchers found that postmenopausal women between 45 and 54 years of age are more likely to have
Most Older Adults Plan to Travel Soon, With Precautions: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- November 17, 2021
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Nearly 1 in 3 older Americans plan an extended trip next year, and 1 in 4 plan to travel for the holidays, but many will take COVID-19 into account, a new survey shows.
If COVID cases surge at their destination, 20% said they would definitely change their plans, and anot...
There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2021
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Is there an ideal time to go to bed every night if you want to dodge heart disease?
Apparently there is, claims a new study that found hitting the sack between 10 and 11 p.m. may be the ideal time to cut the risk for cardiovascular trouble.
The finding may be worth...
Will an Early-Stage Breast Cancer Spread? New Analysis Offers Some Answers
- Robert Preidt
- November 3, 2021
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It's a life-and-death prediction: How likely is early-stage breast cancer to spread throughout the rest of a patient's body?
A new analysis that tried to make that call easier for doctors to predict found that a younger age at diagnosis was a strong indicator of spreadin...
A New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?
- Robert Preidt
- November 2, 2021
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Two placenta-related markers could reveal older women's risk of serious pregnancy problems such as stillbirth and premature or very small babies, British researchers say.
They analyzed blood samples and medical data from 527 pregnant U.K. women, including 158 in their 20...
Younger Age Doesn't Boost Survival With Advanced Colon Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- October 28, 2021
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Younger patients with advanced colon cancer don't live longer than older patients, but it's unclear why, researchers say.
The authors of the new study said they were surprised by the findings, which come as colon cancer rates are on the rise among young Americans.
...
When COVID Triggers Loss of Smell, Younger Patients Recover It Sooner
- October 11, 2021
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Most adults who lose smell or taste due to COVID-19 infection regain those senses within months, but a quick recovery is more likely in those under 40, a new study finds.
After an ICU Stay, Social Support Crucial for Seniors' Survival
- Cara Murez
- September 15, 2021
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Older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to experience serious disability or die after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), new research reveals.
"This important research finding sheds light on a crucial health care issue that has become more dire durin...
Expert Panel Lowers Routine Screening Age for Diabetes to 35
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2021
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The recommended age to start screening overweight and obese people for diabetes will be lowered by five years from 40 to 35, the nation's leading panel of preventive health experts has announced.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has decided an earlier fiv...
Neuro Surprise: Some Brain Skills Might Improve With Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2021
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There's an old saying, "Age and guile beat youth and exuberance," and new research suggests there might be something to that.
Some key brain functions can improve in people as they age, researchers report, challenging the notion that our mental abilities decline across t...
Dangerous Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy Is on the Rise
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2021
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Growing numbers of pregnant women are developing gestational diabetes, putting them and their babies at risk for complications later on.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who weren't already diabetic.
Between 2011 an...
Vitamin D Might Help Prevent Early-Onset Colon Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- August 18, 2021
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Foods rich in vitamin D may help protect younger adults against colon cancer, researchers report.
While colon cancer is decreasing overall, cases among younger adults have been on the rise. The trends dovetail with a decline in vitamin D intake from foods such as fish, m...