Gastric cancer is one of the most challenging types of cancer to treat. In the US, more than 26,500 new cases of stomach cancer are diagnosed per year. The causes of stomach cancer, its symptoms and the relatively limited treatment options make it an extremely difficult disease to fight. What Is Stomach Cancer? Like most
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, has been a topic of debate and discussion for years due to concerns about its potential health effects. A closer look at the chemical makeup of aspartame, its most common applications, and the extensive research conducted to understand its impact on human health helps provide are more useful look at
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can help you lose weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and improve your mood and mental health. We looked at just a few of the ways Americans can proactively reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases linked to lifestyle
The EPA has confirmed plans to address the proliferation of PFAS substances, a crucial component of its broader PFAS strategic roadmap. The plan seeks to increase protections and limit the use of PFAS in packing, clothing and myriad other consumer and industrial applications. Any product that exhibits an inherent environmental exposure risk will require upfront
Two non-profits are suing the EPA for failing to protect consumers from neonicotinoids, an agricultural pesticide used to coat crop seeds and bypass regulation. The chemical was first popularized in the 1990s and has become a staple of commercial farming in the US and worldwide. What Are Neonicotinoids? Also known as pesticide-coated seeds or coated
Over the past several years, several studies appear to indicate that vitamin D supplementation may reduce cancer risk. Already considered a crucial element in supporting bone health and the immune system, it’s worth taking a look at what else it can do. Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention Vitamin D has played a role in several
US cancer death rates for some of the deadliest – and most common – types of cancer are declining, but not nearly as fast as its been hoped. The Cancer Moonshot program, reinvigorated in 2022 by the Biden Administration, has called for a nationwide effort to lower the cancer death rate by half over the
A new study published in JAMA could lead more Black women to seek breast cancer screenings at a younger age. The international study found that more research is needed to determine whether screening guidelines for Black women should lower the recommended age to 42. Currently, women from all ethnicities should start getting biennial screenings
The record-breaking 18-month dash to develop a COVID-19 vaccine could accelerate cancer vaccines by the end of the decade. Similar vaccines could treat autoimmune, cardiovascular and other forms of diseases along the same timeline. So claims Moderna’s chief medical officer, Dr. Paul Burton. The US pharmaceutical company is building on its pandemic-era work to develop
Access to Healthcare in a Recession: How the Economy Impacts Care There are hundreds of articles celebrating the healthcare industry as recession-proof. There is decidedly less information available that shows how access to healthcare services changes during economic turbulence. In a nation where roughly 49% of us have health insurance through an employer, the health
