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A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years - NBC News
After a cancer diagnosis, 7 in 10 people now survive five years or more, according to a report from the American Cancer Society.
Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard - The Conversation
The 2025-26 ‘super’ flu can come with vomiting and diarrhea, alongside the more typical aches and pains of flu.
Women display more fluidity in sexual attractions and fantasies than men - PsyPost
A large new analysis suggests men exhibit far greater exclusivity in their sexual attractions than women. The findings reveal that while men’s desires are highly specific to one gender, women often display more psychological openness toward their non-preferre…
Scientists Discover Method To Erase Toxic Tau From Human Neurons - SciTechDaily
A newly identified enzyme appears to control tau production, brain inflammation, and aging. Researchers at the University of New Mexico have uncovered an unexpected role for OTULIN, an enzyme best known for its involvement in immune system regulation. The tea…
Opinion | Don’t follow Trump’s example on aspirin - The Washington Post
For many people, a daily aspirin may do more harm than good.
Cases Of This Highly Contagious Winter Virus Are ‘Worse Than Previous Seasons.’ Here’s What You Need to Know. - HuffPost
Flu season is expected to get worse before it gets better.
Is there such a thing as 'too much' protein? - Live Science
Daily protein requirements vary a bit person to person, but some evidence suggests consuming high amounts of protein could do more harm than good. Live Science spoke to experts to learn more.
A world without flu is possible - vox.com
Flu is surging now, but universal flu vaccines, faster mRNA updates, and season-long preventives could change what winter illness looks like.
Common Pesticide Exposure Linked With 2.7x Risk of Parkinson's Disease - ScienceAlert
Long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos, widely used on US farms, has been linked to a more than 2.5-fold increase in the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research.
3 healthy food swaps to protect your heart, according to a dietitian who studies how simple habits can prevent disease - Business Insider
Matthew Landry, a nutrition researcher and dietitian, studies how what we eat can prevent heart attacks later in life.
These drugs are risky for dementia patients. Doctors prescribe them anyway. - The Washington Post
Researchers analyzed Medicare claims data to find that an estimated 25 percent of dementia patients were prescribed risky medications, including antidepressants and antipsychotics.
Physicians see 1 in 6 patients as ‘difficult,’ study finds - Becker's Hospital Review
physicians see patients difficult — Physicians see patients ‘difficult’ in 17% of cases, especially those with anxiety or depression, linked to lower…
Youngest UK Dementia Case Dies at 24 - Gizmodo
Less than two dozen cases of extremely early-onset frontotemporal dementia have been documented worldwide.
Scientists Find This Much Exercise Cuts Colon Cancer Risk in Surprising Study - AOL.com
Just 10 minutes of intense exercise triggered surprising changes in colon cancer cells in a new study. Here’s what that may mean for cancer risk.
Born Without the Ability to Blink, She Never Expected This Reaction After Sharing Her Story on TikTok (Exclusive) - Yahoo
Sabrina Burlando was born with congenital ptosis, which affects the muscles that lift the eyelids, according to the Cleveland Clinic
Your body clock matters for brain health in later life – and could even be linked to dementia risk - The Conversation
Research links disrupted biological rhythms to dementia risk, but sleep length alone may not be the key factor.
One in four older Americans with dementia prescribed risky brain-altering drugs despite safety warnings - UCLA Health
Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization.
Have high cholesterol? Follow this science-backed diet, even partially, to lower your level - The Globe and Mail
The Portfolio Diet is a lesser-known but powerful regimen that has been clinically proven to significantly reduce cholesterol
A 26-year-old was bloated and thought she had hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. - Business Insider
Mariana Tata experienced a few subtle, common symptoms of colon cancer and got them checked out. She was diagnosed at stage 4.
Column | 5 surprising ways to lower your colorectal cancer risk - The Washington Post
All five of these habits are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer among younger people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.