Cancer screening rates are beginning to rebound after plummeting during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey finds. And patients are being diagnosed with more advanced cancers than before the pandemic, according to the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). “The trend toward more advanced disease, while alarming, does not automatically mean…  read on >  read on >

More than 60% of American adults who vape say they want to stop, a new study reports. Some use electronic cigarettes to try to quit smoking traditional cigarettes, then end up vaping and smoking, the researchers found. “While e-cigarettes may work for some people, they’re hindering quit attempts for other people,” said study first author…  read on >  read on >

In a finding that illustrates the heavy toll the pandemic has taken on America, a new government report confirms that COVID-19 became the third leading cause of death in 2020. Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that more than 547,000 lives have been lost to COVID-19 since the pandemic began…  read on >  read on >

Here’s yet another reason to keep your teenager from spending countless hours online and on popular social media: New research suggests it increases cyberbullying, particularly among teen boys. “There are some people who engage in cyberbullying online because of the anonymity and the fact that there’s no retaliation,” said lead investigator Amanda Giordano. She is…  read on >  read on >

Pandemic-related stress has prompted many smokers to light up more often, new research shows, while others smoked more because they could. “Working at home allows me to smoke at will rather than being in a smoke-free environment for 8 hours per day,” one study participant told researchers. Whatever the reason, any increase in smoking could…  read on >  read on >

Blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans are significantly underrepresented in U.S. health professions, with little indication that diversity will improve, a new study says. In 2019, Black people made up about 12.1% of the U.S. workforce, but their representation in 10 health professions studied ranged from 3.3% for physical therapists to 11.4% for respiratory therapists. “Our…  read on >  read on >

That piece of sausage you’re about to enjoy? You may want to put it down for something healthier. New research found an association between eating even small amounts of processed meats, 150 grams (a little over 5 ounces) per week, and a higher risk of major heart disease and death. But not all meat is…  read on >  read on >