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Share on PinterestMany states are limiting access to HIV medications through ADAP programs as federal funding has remained largely flat despite rising costs. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images States are limiting or considering limits on programs that help people access HIV medications. Reductions include lowering income eligibility thresholds, restricting drug coverage, and tightening enrollment rules. Federal funding […]

Share on PinterestA new report from the ACS shows that nearly half of colorectal cancer cases are occurring in adults under 65. Image Credit: Westend61/Getty Images The American Cancer Society reports that the incidence of colorectal cancer cases in U.S. adults ages 20 to 49 has been rising about 3% per year. Experts say there […]

Share on PinterestCombining GLP-1 drugs with a healthy lifestyle may reduce cardiovascular risks in people with diabetes. Image Credit: Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images A recent study found that people with type 2 diabetes who used GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in combination with healthy lifestyle habits had a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. The […]

Share on PinterestNicole “Snooki” Polizzi has shared her recent cervical cancer diagnosis on her social media accounts. Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has shared her recent cervical cancer diagnosis on her social media. She emphasized the importance of routine Pap smears and early detection. Cervical cancer is largely preventable through the HPV […]

Share on PinterestCriminal Minds and Archer star Aisha Tyler is opening up about taking preventive health more seriously following her father’s stroke, and the healthy habits she’s adopted to boost her well-being. Aisha Tyler Actor and director Aisha Tyler opens up about why high blood pressure is personal. She teamed up with the CDC Foundation […]

Share on PinterestCardiovascular and metabolic health are intrinsically linked, with diabetes and kidney disease as major risk factors for heart disease. PER Images/Stocksy A new report suggests that millions of U.S. adults are unaware they may have undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factors that begin outside the heart. An estimated 90% of Americans may have a cluster […]

Share on PinterestNew research shows that ultraprocessed foods may be as addictive as cigarettes. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A recent review found that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) may be as addictive as tobacco products. The researchers found that UPFs are designed to heighten reward and accelerate the delivery of reinforcing ingredients. The “addictive” quality of […]