Share on PinterestResearch shows that reading has many benefits for people of all ages. Goodboy Picture Company · E+/Getty Research shows that reading for pleasure has various benefits for people of all ages. Reading has been linked to better cognitive skills and mental well-being, as well as lower levels of stress and loneliness. For children, […]
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Can Dairy Consumption Impact Risk?
Share on PinterestA survey suggests that only 20% of U.S. males know that milk and dairy products are potentially linked to prostate cancer risk. Eva-Katalin/E+/Getty Images A new survey found that only 1 in 5 men in the United States is aware of the potential link between dairy product consumption and prostate cancer risk. Only […]
Read MoreDifferences in screen-detected type 2 diabetes in two targeted community-based screening campaigns in Denmark
Objective Targeted type 2 diabetes screening campaigns aim to improve patients’ quality of life and life expectancy and reduce healthcare costs, although different setups may yield varying detection outcomes. The aim of this study is to assess whether at-home self-sampling improves the detection rates of prediabetes and diabetes compared with standard mobile unit screening. Research […]
Read MoreJust the Smell May Boost Your Mood
Share on PinterestThe aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood […]
Read MoreSarcopenic Obesity & T2D, Cumulative BMI Burden From Childhood to Adulthood & Risk of Metabolic Multimorbidity, and more!
Welcome to the latest episode (September 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. This month on DOC Updates: Diaz KM, Murdock ME, Serafini MA, et al. Evaluating movement breaks as a public health strategy to mitigate the […]
Read More‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa on Surprising Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, who plays Nurse Dana on The Pitt, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a routine mammogram. LaNasa underwent surgery and radiation treatment before landing her role on the hit medical drama. Now cancer-free, LaNasa is encouraging women to get regular mammograms and understand their personal breast cancer risk. Emmy […]
Read MoreThen Genetic Testing Revealed a BRCA2 Mutation
Share on PinterestAfter a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis at 37, Marisa Stachelski (pictured above) learned she had a BRCA2 mutation that increased her risk of several other cancers. Photo: Marisa Stachelski Marisa Stachelski was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at age 37 after experiencing persistent bloating, pain, and blood in her stool. Genetic […]
Read MoreVery Hot Coffee, Tea May Damage Esophagus, Raise Cancer Risk
Share on PinterestDrinking coffee or tea at very high temperatures could triple your risk of esophageal cancer, researchers say. alvarez/E+/Getty Images Researchers have found a possible link between drinking very hot drinks and esophageal cancer. Drinking coffee or tea at too high a temperature was associated with a threefold risk. Experts advise allowing your hot […]
Read MoreLow Light Exposure During Sleep May Raise Risk
Share on PinterestA new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk. The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular […]
Read MoreScreening Rates Declining Among Women in Their 20s
Share on PinterestAccording to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers […]
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