Mutational Signatures Tied to Haloalkane Exposure Are Enriched in Firefighters
Researchers say identifying occupational correlates with variants associated with exposure to haloalkanes may help pinpoint avoidable occupational hazards
Americans Borrowed $74 Million in 2024 to Cover Medical Costs
Survey reveals many Americans worry they will incur medical debt if they experience a major medical event
Rural-Urban Disparities Seen in Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer incidence and mortality rate both higher among rural- versus urban-residing women
Higher Intake of Butter Linked to Increased Mortality
Substituting 10-g/day intake of total butter with equivalent of plant-based oils linked to decrease in total, cancer mortality
Risk for Lymphoma, Skin Cancer Increased in Individuals With Tattoos
Increased risks seen based on twin cohort and case-cotwin studies
Sexual Well-Being Reduced After Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
Patients undergoing PMBR have lower Sexual Well-Being scores than those undergoing breast-conserving therapy
Updates Issued for Optimizing Bowel Preparation Quality for Colonoscopy
Use of a split-dose bowel preparation regimen is recommended; same-day regimen acceptable for those undergoing afternoon colonoscopy
Study Reveals Link Between Forever Chemicals and Childhood Cancers
Findings based on prenatal maternal exposure in drinking water
Chemo Tied to Long-Lasting Physical Health Decline for Breast Cancer Survivors
Physical health decline greater for survivors receiving chemotherapy compared with endocrine therapy alone within two years of diagnosis
Global Increases in Obesity Set to Continue in Children, Teens to 2050
And, the total number of adults living with overweight and obesity projected to reach 3.80 billion by 2050
