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Cancer death rates fall steadily in the US, with more survivors than ever
In the past three years, the number of cancer survivors in the US -- defined as living people who have had a cancer diagnosis -- increased by more than a million. There are 18 million survivors in the US as of January, with that number…
Teens Are Getting Into Vapes and Weed, Losing Interest in Booze and Other Drugs
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock)Teens have been using less and less drugs over the past few decades, with two important exceptions, new research this week suggests. Reported levels of drug use have declined for most substances since…
What you need to know about new COVID vaccine boosters now available in Georgia
ExploreWhere to get updated COVID-19 boosters in GeorgiaRomán-Hernández said her organization provides extra incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated, such as food or gift cards.“We have seen interest increase when we bring…
Scientists identify mutated protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk – The
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Alzheimer’s disease affects 5 million people in the U.S., according to data from 2020.
Researchers are working to understand the various risk factors that may contribute to developing the disease.…
Should you get your Covid booster and flu shot at the same time?
With flu season approaching, plus the possibility of another surge of Covid cases this fall, many Americans are wondering two things: When is the best time to get the flu vaccine – if there is one – and is it okay to double up and…
China health chief warns against ‘skin-to-skin contact with foreigners’ amid
A senior Chinese health official recently warned people on social media not to touch foreigners as the country reported its first case of monkeypox.In a Weibo post on Saturday, Wu Zunyou, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and…
The best foods to feed your gut microbiome
Every time you eat, you are feeding trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live inside your gut. But are you feeding them the right foods?Scientists used to know very little about these communities of microbes that collectively…
Adding This Grain to Your Diet Can Help Prevent Diabetes
Quinoa is a pseudocereal from the Andes with exceptionally high nutritional value and health benefits. Credit: Daniel MogfordReplacing cereals with quinoa reduces blood glucose spikes after meals.Eating quinoa regularly can help to…
Finding solutions to bladder problems that often come with age
Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site.Always on the lookout for a bathroom? Bladder leakage can interfere with your well-being, and people — especially women — are more likely to experience it…