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Colonoscopy research news…
Colonoscopy Screening Markedly Reduces Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Death A study from researchers in Switzerland found that colonoscopy with polypectomy significantly reduces colorectal cancer incidence and colorectal cancer-related death in the general population. A total of 12 colorectal cancer cases were identified in the screening group of 1,912 patients and 213 cases of colorectal cancer […]
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Is dark chocolate good for you?
Maybe, according to a new study from Australia. “Dark chocolate may be a pleasant and effective way of delivering important dietary components that can provide health benefits to the ever increasing numbers of people at increased risk of cardiovascular disease,” says researcher Christopher M. Reid, PhD, professor of cardiovascular epidemiology and preventive medicine at Monash […]
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Prostate cancer is the the second most common malignancy among men
There are no symptoms so why is the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommending against prostate cancer blood testing (PSA)? Watch the latest video at <a href=”http://video.foxbusiness.com”>video.foxbusiness.com</a>
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Diabetes on the Rise Among Teenagers
NY Times discusses increases in diabetes and pre-diabetic diagnoses in teenagers. NOTE: The study did not differentiate betweeen diabetics and prediabetics. Also this caution… Researchers said the data should be interpreted with caution because the prediabetes and diabetes status of the adolescents was based on a single test of each participant’s fasting blood glucose level, […]