As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »
A groundbreaking cancer vaccine, OvarianVax, is currently being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford. This potential vaccine offers new hope in the fight against ovarian cancer, a disease known for its high mortality rate and silent progression. If successful, OvarianVax could prevent ovarian cancer from developing, changing the way the disease is approached… Read More »
Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurological disorder, affects millions of people worldwide, especially those over the age of 50. Characterized by tremors, shaking, and difficulty with movement, the disease stems from the gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. While the primary treatment, L-dopa, offers temporary relief, its effects diminish over time, and long-term use… Read More »
Veggie burgers, plant-based sausages and meatless nuggets are touted as environmentally friendly health foods, but research published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe shows these and other plant-based ultraprocessed foods increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.1 The findings challenge the perception that meatless convenience foods are good for you, instead highlighting the fact that ultraprocessed… Read More »