Why more Americans aren’t having kids, plus prisoners’ trauma and new cancer tests
The birth rate is set to fall 3% since 2022, hitting an all-time low, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in April. Click on the articles below to find out what experts think about this change. (iStock) Downsizing of the family – As America’s birth rate falls to an all-time low, experts are […]
My luxe NYC pad with East River views exposed me to cancer: Lawsuit
Her fatalistic views may lead to her own death. The Murray Hill actress and skin cancer survivor claims that excessive exposure to UV rays from the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows in her $6.2 million luxury apartment overlooking the East River caused lesions on her face. “For several years I have found myself in the surreal situation […]
Reducing colorectal cancer risk could be as simple as taking a common pain reliever
Aspirin is heart attack While preventative benefits have been reported, new research indicates this common drug may also be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. The study, which analyzed data from 107,655 men and women who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study over a 30-year period, was published […]
Gen X, Millennials face higher risk of cancer than previous generations, study shows
Gen X and millennials are at higher risk of developing certain types of cancer than previous generations, according to a major new study released Wednesday. In a study published in 2011, The Lancet Journal of Public HealthResearchers from the American Cancer Society (ACS) looked at 34 of the most common cancers and found that cancer […]
Colon cancer blood screening test approved by FDA: ‘Early detection is critical’
Screening for secondary causes Cancer deaths It just got a little easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Colorectal cancer (CRC). Shield, manufactured by California-based Guardant Health, is the first approved blood test recognized as the primary test for the disease and meets Medicare coverage requirements, according to the company. What is colorectal cancer? […]
Retired MLB Pitcher Doug Creek Dies at 55 of Cancer
Former major league pitcher Doug Creek has died at age 55 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just three months ago, his daughter announced Sunday. The left-handed relief pitcher, who played for the Cardinals, Giants, Cubs, Rays, Mariners, Blue Jays and Tigers from 1995-2005, is survived by two adult children. Daily Mail Reports. Heartfelt tribute […]
FDA: Blood Test To Detect Colon Cancer For Individuals At ‘Average Risk’ Approved
(Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images) By Brooke Mallory, OAN StaffMonday, July 29, 2024 12:37 PM On Monday morning, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a blood test to screen for colon cancer in people considered to be at “average risk.” advertisement The blood test, called SHIELD, is manufactured by Guardant Health, and while […]
India man arrested in Texas for selling fake cancer treatment drugs to people in the US
A man was arrested in Houston, Texas, on suspicion of selling and shipping tens of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit cancer treatment drugs to people across the United States. Sanjay Kumar, 43, of Bihar, India, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday. According to the Department of Justice, the suspect was arrested […]
India man arrested in Texas for selling fake cancer treatment drugs to people in the US
A man was arrested in Houston, Texas, on suspicion of selling and shipping tens of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit cancer treatment drugs to people across the United States. Sanjay Kumar, 43, of Bihar, India, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday. According to the Department of Justice, the suspect was arrested […]
Saints quarterback reveals he has rare form of skin cancer
Saints quarterback Jake Haehner revealed Friday that he has a rare form of skin cancer. Haehner, a 2023 fourth-round draft pick out of New Orleans, said his condition is not life-threatening and he will be examined next week to determine a treatment plan. “At my age, it’s unusual for something to pop up like this,” […]