The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology was held from June 2 to 6 in Chicago and attracted more than 34,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Taking daily low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anemia in the elderly, a new clinical trial suggests. Not only does it raise anemia risk by more than 20% in people 70 or older, it is also associated with a decline in...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- There’s understandable uncertainty and fear following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but when that diagnosis comes before the age of 65, it can be even more terrifying. Known as early-onset Alzheimer's, the condition is rare...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- At any age an autism diagnosis is a major event. But is it best to find out while still young or might a late-in-life diagnosis give adults a better shot at a good quality of life? According to a new study, there's no...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Cutting back social media to a spare 30 minutes per day could be the key to reducing anxiety, depression, loneliness and feelings of fear of missing out, researchers say. That was true for college students in a new study...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- For the first time ever, the nation’s top panel of preventive health experts has recommended that doctors routinely screen all adult patients under 65 for anxiety disorder. Evidence now shows that anxiety screening can...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- In the face of an ongoing and widespread legal assault on transgender rights — one that threatens to cut off access to critical aspects of trans health care — a pair of new studies suggest that gender-affirming medical...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Staying hydrated can help you live a longer, healthier life. But drinking multiple glasses of water throughout the day isn't for everyone. Health experts say that's OK. While fluids are...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- The benefits of noninvasive imaging may soon be available to patients at high risk of coronary artery disease, according to researchers studying a newer technology. That technology is called ultra-high-resolution coronary...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Learning that your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease can be frightening and leave you feeling lost and unsure. To help you better understand the condition and what you can do to manage it, experts detail what causes...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Ticks can be a problem for people who love to spend the summer outdoors, especially in certain regions of the United States. Ticks are responsible for the well-known Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, said Dr....
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Many doctors have stopped giving opioids for pain, even during surgery, because of the opioid addiction crisis in the United States. But a new study questions the wisdom of this approach. Restricting the drugs during...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- You could have high blood pressure and not realize it. The only way to know for sure is to have your blood pressure tested. It’s an important step, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), and so is...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Cirrhosis of the liver poses a significant health challenge worldwide. With no known cure, it requires comprehensive management to slow liver damage, alleviate symptoms and prevent potential complications. Cirrhosis is...
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Menopause can usher in an array of bothersome symptoms, and finding effective relief becomes a priority for many women. The good news: Medications can help manage these symptoms and improve your overall quality of...