Eating ultra-processed food may up colorectal cancer risk in men
Sep 02, 2022
Overall ultra-processed food consumption and risk for colorectal cancer were not associated for women, but the risk increased with consumption of ready-to-eat/heat mixed dishes.
Life expectancy decreasing, CDC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2018
Life expectancy in the United States decreased in both 2015 and 2016, marking the only decreases in the past 20 years and the first consecutive two-year decline since 1964, according to a new report from...
Study: Mammography benefits older women, too
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2016
A new study finds that women may benefit from mammography beyond the age of 74, which is the upper age limit of the American Cancer Society and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation for regular...
Sentinel node biopsy questioned for some older women with breast cancer
Apr 13, 2022
Grade 3 tumor and negative progesterone receptor status was strongly associated with a high genetic recurrence score.
Cumulative lifetime excess weight has bigger impact on colorectal cancer risk
Mar 18, 2022
The role of cumulative lifetime excess weight was greater than the role of excess BMI measured at a single time point.
Older age, Black or Hispanic race tied to higher risk for colorectal cancer
Jun 22, 2021
The findings were seen in a large study of veterans undergoing diagnostic colonoscopy.
Where dementia is most prevalent
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 03, 2016
A new tool from the federal government provides county- and state-level prevalence data for Alzheimer’s/dementia and 15 other chronic conditions.
Colorectal cancer risk up for patients with psoriasis
Nov 30, 2021
In a subgroup analysis according to sex, an increased risk for CRC was seen for female but not male psoriasis patients.
U.S. spends more on cancer than other countries, but without mortality benefit
Jun 01, 2022
The United States had the highest per capita spending on cancer care in 2020 but a median cancer mortality rate.
Many older women not eligible to quit cervical cancer screening
Jun 15, 2021
Findings were consistent among women with employer-based insurance and those treated at a safety net health center.