Weight loss after age 50 reduces breast cancer risk, large study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 17, 2019
The more weight women lose, the lower their breast cancer risk, say investigators. The protection remains even when some weight is regained.
Permanent hair dye, chemical straighteners tied to breast cancer risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
Women who regularly use permanent hair dye and chemical straighteners may face a higher breast cancer risk, according to the NIH.
These breast cancer survivors face reduced heart disease threat
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2019
A history of regular exercise may provide older breast cancer survivors with greatly needed cardiovascular protection, researchers report.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Long-term study of nurses links nut consumption with improved health … Alzheimer’s vaccine performs well in phase 2 trial … Gum disease linked to higher risk of hypertension … Simple lifestyle...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 02, 2019
Similar odds of dementia-type brain lesions found in heart failure, stroke patients … It’s never too late to start statins for clogged leg arteries … New brain cells play an underappreciated role...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, August 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2019
Depression, anxiety linked to opioid use in older women with breast cancer … Psychiatric illnesses common in adults with kidney failure … Stroke patients benefit from observing own hand in video-assisted...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, August 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 09, 2019
Gait, non-motor symptoms perceived as chief Parkinson’s challenges … iPhone, Apple Watch data may spot signs of dementia … Depression in Alzheimer’s could signal cognitive decline … Predicting...
Night shift work is tied to breast cancer
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2013
A new study identifies a link between night shift work and risk of breast cancer, according to Canadian researchers. In an investigation of 1,100 women with breast cancer and more than 1,100 without it,...
Rising Alzheimer’s toll presents an opportunity for vendors
Mar 20, 2013
Deaths linked to Alzheimer’s disease have increased in the last decade while those for stroke, breast cancer and HIV have dropped, said researchers calling for more funding for the memory-robbing...
The gift of gallows humor
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 11, 2012
Comedienne Tig Notaro — from what I’ve been able to glean in my relatively brief history as a fan of her comedy — does not appear to have any connection with the long-term care industry. But...