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Fish Oil Might Help High-Risk Older Adults Avoid Alzheimer's

Fish oil supplements might help high-risk seniors stave off Alzheimer s disease, a new study finds.Older people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer s experi

Sit a Lot? Exercise Might Offset the Damage to Your Health

People can offset hours spent sitting around with minutes of active exercise each week, a new study claims.Folks who are sedentary for eight or more hours daily

Mpox Has Surged in Africa Amid Shortages of Vaccines and Treatments

Mpox cases have soared by 160 in Africa this year, as a lack of both vaccines and treatments hamper efforts to slow the spread of the virus.In a report released

FDA Warns Against Using Chemical Peels Without Professional Supervision

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that chemical peels should not be used without the supervision of a dermatologist or other trained professional

Population-Level Interventions Cost-Effective for Reducing Risk for Dementia

Population-level interventions could be cost-saving and increase quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) by reducing the risk for dementia, according to a study pub

Study Compares Surgical Techniques for Crohn Disease

For patients undergoing open or laparoscopic resection of the small bowel or strictureplasty for Crohn disease (CD), small bowel resection is associated with th

Incidence of Many Cancers Increasing Among Younger Generations

Younger birth cohorts have an increased incidence of many common cancer types, according to a study published in the August issue of The Lancet Public Health.Hy

Daily Aspirin Cuts Odds for Colon Cancer: Who Benefits Most?

It s long been known that a daily dose of low-dose aspirin helps keep colon cancer at bay. But new research suggests that those who benefit most are folks whose

Pharmacist Prescribing Can Reduce Stroke Risk in A-Fib Patients

Community pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral anticoagulatio

Risk for Psychiatric Disorder, Suicide Attempt Increased After CVD Hospitalization

Patients hospitalized for cardiovascular disease (CVD) have an increased subsequent risk for psychiatric disorders and suicide attempt, especially within one ye

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