This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. The new FLiRT subvariants of COVID-19 made up just over a quarter of all cases […]
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A new study just confirmed that hormone therapy is safe for menopause symptoms. Here’s why experts are having mixed reactions.
When preliminary results of the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trial were published in 2003, they upended menopause care in the U.S. The study linked hormone therapy — a form of treatment for menopause symptoms — with serious health conditions such as stroke, heart disease and breast cancer. As a result of the findings, hormone therapy […]
A new study just confirmed that hormone therapy is safe for menopause symptoms. Here’s why experts are having mixed reactions.
When preliminary results of the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trial were published in 2003, they upended menopause care in the U.S. The study linked hormone therapy — a form of treatment for menopause symptoms — with serious health conditions such as stroke, heart disease and breast cancer. As a result of the findings, hormone therapy […]
Could your menopause symptoms be something worse? A Canadian expert weighs in on possible health conditions
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. OBGYN and menopause expert Dr. Kelsey Mills said hot flashes, night sweats and changes in […]
2 new COVID variants called ‘FLiRT’ are spreading in the U.S. What are the symptoms?
Respiratory virus season may be ending in the United States, but a new group of COVID-19 variants are circulating, sparking concerns about a potential summer wave. The family of variants, nicknamed “FLiRT,” after their mutations, include KP.2, which is now the dominant variant in the United States. In recent weeks, KP.2 quickly overtook JN.1, the […]
What to know about symptoms and risks
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Louis Gossett Jr. died on March 29 of COPD. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images) Louis […]
A young Duke professor won $250,000 for her algorithms that could find symptoms of heart disease when they start
A Duke University professor has won the ACM Prize in Computing for her work with algorithms. Amanda Randles creates virtual simulations that incorporate data from patients’ wearable devices. Randles is also trying to make medicine more personalized by learning how cancer cells move. Amanda Randles is shaping the future of medicine with her award-winning research. […]
Signs of multiple sclerosis can be detected in blood 5 years before symptoms appear, new study finds. Here’s why this breakthrough is important.
A new study found that in about 10% cases of multiple sclerosis, the body begins producing a distinctive set of antibodies against its own proteins years before symptoms emerge. “Multiple sclerosis is a complex autoimmune disease that is difficult to diagnose,” Colin Zamecnik, a researcher at UC San Francisco and lead author on the paper, […]
Colon cancer rates are rising in young people. If you have two symptoms you should get a colonoscopy, a GI oncologist says.
Cases of colon cancer have risen in younger people by 2% per year since 2011. GI oncologist Dr. James Cleary shared common signs and symptoms to look out for. If you have two of these symptoms at the same time, you should get a colonoscopy, he said. Colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger […]
Colon cancer rates are rising in young people. If you have two symptoms you should get a colonoscopy, a GI oncologist says.
Cases of colon cancer have risen in younger people by 2% per year since 2011. GI oncologist Dr. James Cleary shared common signs and symptoms to look out for. If you have two of these symptoms at the same time, you should get a colonoscopy, he said. Colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger […]
What symptoms you should look out for as colon cancer rates rise in young Canadians
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Princess of Wales Kate Middleton was diagnosed with a cancer following abdominal surgery, but details […]
Could your flushed skin be rosacea? Experts highlight the early signs and symptoms
Rosacea isn’t a skin condition that is spoken about often. It’s probably why people can sometimes confuse it for acne. According to the National Rosacea Society, rosacea is a long-term chronic skin condition that affects the central part of the face. Even though it can develop at any age, patient surveys have shown that most […]