Progress was reversed due to an increase in mortality from external causes and stagnation for cardiovascular diseases.
Psychological illness, CVD risk increased for relatives, spouses of cancer patients
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Haymarket Media
Sep 09, 2024
An increased risk for developing a psychological illness or cardiovascular disease at one year was seen after family member’s cancer diagnosis.
Upward trends in breast cancer incidence continuing among women
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HealthDay News
Oct 01, 2024
Although mortality rates are down overall, progress has not been experienced by all women, with racial disparities still seen.
At least one in five people has obesity in each US state
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HealthDay News
Sep 12, 2024
CDC data show that in 23 states, 35% or more of the population is now obese.
Incidence of cardiovascular disease higher for seniors with cancer
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HealthDay News
Sep 23, 2024
The greatest incidence was seen for metastatic, hematological and lung cancer; an increased risk for CVD was seen with chemotherapy.
Cognitive therapy improves mental health, quality of life for cancer patients
Aug 23, 2024
Moderate improvement was seen in mental health, quality of life in a meta-analysis; the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy can be influenced by age and delivery format.
Mental health utilization increased around time of prostate cancer diagnosis
Aug 16, 2024
An increase was seen for both psychotropic medication and mental health service use.
Suicide risk higher for cancer patients not proceeding with recommended surgery
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Haymarket Media
Sep 04, 2024
No associations were seen for radiotherapy, chemotherapy and excess suicide.
Even low-risk alcohol consumption ups mortality risk in older adults
Aug 21, 2024
High-risk drinking was tied to higher all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular mortality.
CDC presents provisional mortality data for 2023 in the United States
Aug 08, 2024
The number of deaths from COVID-19 was 68.9% lower than in 2022.