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Sigmoidoscopy Screening Can Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Death

and reduces CRC mortality in men, according to a study published online May 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Edoardo Botteri, Ph.D., from the Norwegian In

Nearly Half of U.S. Women Have Financial Concerns That Could Impact Health Care

more than those who cite serious conditions like cancer, heart disease, or Alzheimer disease as their top concern. More than four in 10 participants (45 percent

Medications Initiated in 30 Percent of Hospitalizations for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Veterans

Within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 30 percent of hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder (AUD) result in medications for AUD (MAUD) initiation a

Abdominal Obesity Linked to Prevalence, Severity of Menopausal Symptoms

Abdominal obesity (AO) is associated with a higher prevalence and greater severity of menopausal symptoms, according to a study published online May 5 in Menopa

Strong Links Found for Nighttime Heat Wave Definitions and Asthma Exacerbations

Extreme heat is associated with asthma exacerbations, with strong associations between exacerbations and nighttime heat wave definitions, according to a study p

Semaglutide May Improve Motivation With Major Depressive Disorder

Treatment with semaglutide significantly improves measures of motivation in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study published April

First-Time Seizures Linked to Increased Risk for Cancer

First-time seizures are associated with an elevated risk for cancer, which is most pronounced in the short term, according to a study published online April 27

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Trump Pressure

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026 After months of pressure from the Trump administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary has quit.

Perimenopausal Women Face Greater Heart Risk, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026 Women entering menopause are twice as likely to have lower heart health scores than those still having regular periods, a new study says

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