FDA Approves Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening, What to Know

The FDA has approved a new colorectal cancer blood test by Guardant Health for Medicare coverage. The test, called Shield, looks for “free-floating” fragments of cancer DNA in the bloodstream.…

Gen X, Millennials in U.S. Face Higher Risk of 17 Cancers Than Older Generations

A new study investigates trends in 34 types of cancer in the United States. For 17 cancer types, Generation X and Millennials have a higher risk than previous generations. Similarly,…

Red Meat Raises Dementia Risk, but Nuts and Beans May Have a Protective Effect

A new study has found a link between processed red meat and dementia risk. However, nuts and legumes appeared to protect against dementia. The saturated fat and preservatives in processed…

Why Good Sleep Habits Are Important For Adults With Overweight, Obesity

A study in overweight individuals concludes that misaligned body clocks are associated with raised metabolic risk factors. The findings show these metabolic changes vary between males and females. Realigning the…

Aspirin Use May Help Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds

People who use aspirin regularly have a lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to those who don’t use aspirin regularly, a new study shows. The benefits were greatest for people…

Semaglutide May Help People With Type 2 Diabetes Quit Smoking

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, may help people quit smoking, a new study found. Smokers with type 2 diabetes who took semaglutide were less likely…

Want to Live a Long Life? This 95-Year-Old SuperAger Shares Her Secrets

A study from the American Federation for Aging Research is looking into what contributes to people living until 95 and beyond. SuperAgers and their adult children are welcome to enroll…

FDA Says Mounjaro, Zepbound Shortage Has Ended: What to Know

Zepbound and Mounjaro have been on the Food and Drug Administration’s shortage list for months. Many people who rely on them to treat diabetes or help with weight loss have…

Short, Intense Bursts of Exercise May Improve Stroke Recovery

New research shows that high intensity interval training (HIIT) may improve cardiovascular fitness in stroke survivors. Compared to moderate-intensity exercise, participants who performed HIIT doubled their cardiorespiratory fitness, as measured…

‘Star Wars’ Actor Daisy Ridley Graves’ Disease Diagnosis: Early Symptoms She Experienced

Actor Daisy Ridley spoke in an interview about her Graves’ disease diagnosis. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that causes excess thyroid hormone. Symptoms can include rapid heartbeat, weight loss,…