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Lung Cancer Rates Have Decreased for the Marlboro Man, but Have Risen Steeply for Nonsmokers and Young Women – An Oncologist Explains Why
By Estelamari Rodriguez Your Health

Lung Cancer Rates Have Decreased for the Marlboro Man, but Have Risen Steeply for Nonsmokers and Young Women – An Oncologist Explains Why

When many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man smoking. But the face of lung cancer has changed. Over the past 15 years, more women, never smokers and younger people are being diagnosed with lung cancer. In fact, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among […]

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Ultra-Processed Foods – Like Cookies, Chips, Frozen Meals and Fast Food – May Contribute to Cognitive Decline
By Sara N. Burke Your Health

Ultra-Processed Foods – Like Cookies, Chips, Frozen Meals and Fast Food – May Contribute to Cognitive Decline

Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to the brain and lead to cognitive impairment. Many factors that contribute to cognitive decline are out of a person’s control, such as genetics and socioeconomic factors. But ongoing research increasingly indicates […]

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Medicaid Coverage Is Expiring for Millions of Americans – But There’s a Proven Way to Keep Many of Them Insured
By Mark Shepard Your Health

Medicaid Coverage Is Expiring for Millions of Americans – But There’s a Proven Way to Keep Many of Them Insured

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Getting everyone who is eligible for free or discounted health insurance to sign up for it requires making it as easy as possible to enroll – and that convenience especially matters for young, healthy and low-income people. Those are the key […]

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Yoga: Modern Research Shows a Variety of Benefits to Both Body and Mind From the Ancient Practice
By Herpreet Thind Your Health

Yoga: Modern Research Shows a Variety of Benefits to Both Body and Mind From the Ancient Practice

The popularity of yoga has grown tremendously in the past decade. More than 10% of U.S. adults have practiced yoga at some point in their lives. Yoga practitioners spend on average US$90 a month, and the yoga industry is worth more than $80 billion worldwide. Yoga is now a mainstream activity in the U.S. and […]

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Cold Weather Brings Itchy, Irritated, Dry and Scaly Skin – Here’s How to Treat Eczema and Other Skin Conditions and When to See A Doctor
By Sonal Choudhary and Jeffrey Chen Your Health

Cold Weather Brings Itchy, Irritated, Dry and Scaly Skin – Here’s How to Treat Eczema and Other Skin Conditions and When to See A Doctor

In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin. The primary role of the skin, as the largest organ in the body, is to act as a physical barrier to the external environment. When your skin is healthy, it helps protect you […]

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Kicking off the New Year by Cleansing Your Body With a Detox Diet? A Dietitian Unpacks the Science Behind These Fads
By Taylor Grasso Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Kicking off the New Year by Cleansing Your Body With a Detox Diet? A Dietitian Unpacks the Science Behind These Fads

Detox diets are often touted as a way to cleanse the body after the excess food and drinks that come with the holidays. These diets promise quick results and can particularly entice people around the new year, when there tends to be a renewed focus on health and lifestyle habits. There are a few different […]

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