Statin use does not change benefits of prostate cancer screening
Dec 08, 2021
Less of an increase was reported in detection of low-grade localized tumors in statin users versus nonusers.
Higher dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid may lower mortality risk
Oct 15, 2021
Higher dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid through foods such as nuts, seeds and plant oils is linked to a reduced risk for mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease.
Low exercise may amplify link between poor sleep, mortality risk
Jun 30, 2021
The highest risks for all-cause, total CVD, total cancer, lung cancer mortality were seen in the no moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/poor sleep group.
Sitting, inactivity increase death risk among cancer survivors
Jan 13, 2022
The risk for both all-cause and cancer-specific death increased for cancer survivors with a combination of prolonged sitting and inactivity.
Stage shift seen with CT screening for lung cancer in the U.S.
Mar 31, 2022
A stage shift toward Stage I I non-small cell lung cancer was observed following the introduction of low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer.
COVID-19 falls from America’s No. 1 killer to No. 7 by June
Jul 01, 2021
COVID-19 deaths have fallen sharply as vaccination rates have surged in recent months.