Colon cancers have been steadily increasing among people younger than 50, even as cases have declined among seniors. That’s why guidelines now recommend that colon cancer screening start at 45, five years earlier than previously advised, Dr. Jennifer Davids, chief of colon and rectal surgery at Boston Medical Center, told HealthDay TV in an interview.… read on > read on >
Spring break is a time to relax and enjoy a respite from the daily grind. But whether you’re flying, driving or taking a cruise, it’s essential to take care of your health while traveling. Dr. W. Graham Carlos, a professor of clinical medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, offers key advice to help… read on > read on >
There’s nothing like the feeling of years of hard work paying off — when you can finally transition to a life of non-work activities, whether it’s traveling, diving into personal projects or even learning a new language. But retirement in a warm, affordable country may come with an unexpected downside: loneliness. A new study suggests… read on > read on >
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Nestle USA is recalling some frozen meals due to the possible presence of wood-like material, which could cause choking. The recall affects certain Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products with best-before dates from September 2025 to April 2026. The recalled items include: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic… read on > read on >
A portable system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect early signs of brain decline, potentially offering up a red flag for people at risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said. The test looks at specific aspects of motor function, analyzing seniors as they stand still, walk and stand up from a bench.… read on > read on >
Night owls — people who stay up late — have been shown to have an increased risk of depression. And now a new study says why that might be. Dusk dwellers tend to be less mindful — that is, less engaged in the present moment, researchers found. That, along with poor sleep quality and higher… read on > read on >
There are a ton of suggestions out there for soothing an aching lower back — acupuncture, heat, cannabinoids, muscle relaxants, TENS electrical pulses, dry cupping, opioids, massage and more. But not much actually eases back pain, including those suggestions, according to a new evidence review. Only painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen — non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs… read on > read on >
A California pet food company has recalled raw chicken products after they were linked to bird flu infections in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City. Savage Pet, based in El Cajon, California, recalled one lot of large and small chicken boxes due to potential contamination with Type A H5N1 influenza… read on > read on >
A newly approved clot- busting drug for stroke works as well as a decades-old medication still used by most U.S. hospitals, and can be delivered even more quickly, a new study says. Tenecteplase (TNKase) is the first new clot-busting drug to be approved in nearly 30 years, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)… read on > read on >
