• Reduced breast and lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. during COVID pandemic

    1 month ago - By News Medical

    Researchers determine whether the rates for cancer screening tests decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • Does the Environment Override Genes for People at Risk of Stroke?

    Does the Environment Override Genes for People at Risk of Stroke?

    1 month ago - By MedPageToday

    DALLAS - Certain social determinants of health may dilute the contribution of genetics to acute ischemic stroke susceptibility in some people, according to a large-scale study.
    Based on the NIH's All of Us program, an initiative...
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  • Phytonutrients: Natural compounds in plant foods that help lower cancer risk

    Phytonutrients: Natural compounds in plant foods that help lower cancer risk

    1 month ago - By Natural News

    Phytonutrients are natural compounds found in plant foods, such as fruits, legumes, vegetables and whole grains that have beneficial effects working with other essential nutrients to support overall good health.Here are some of the phytochemicals and their science-backed cancer-protective benefits.AnthocyaninsA study...
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  • Risk-based lung cancer screening more cost-effective than USPSTF strategy, study finds

    Risk-based lung cancer screening more cost-effective than USPSTF strategy, study finds

    1 month ago - By Healio

    Risk-based strategies for lung cancer screening were more cost-effective than screening based on age and smoking history as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a recent study found.
    The USPSTF updated its recommendations for lung cancer screening in 2021, lowering the starting age from 55 to 50 years and the minimum smoking history from 30 to 20 pack-years.
    Iakovos Toumazis, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of health services research at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and colleagues wrote that the USPSTF reviewed the performance of two
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