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☆ Doctor-designed food prescriptions could help patients cut medical costs for hypertension and cancer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

A doctor said healthy food plans can help address high healthcare costs and chronic illness rates. Providing personalized recommendations for healthy food — along with information on how to prepare it and the resources to afford it — is fast becoming a trend in preventive healthcare. Healthy food can be hard to access and may not always fit the culinary traditions and eating habits people grew up with. "People think that a healthy diet has to cost more, a lot of the staples of a healthy diet are very inexpensive," he said. Cruciferous veggies are some of the most nutritious foods because they're high in antioxidants, which may help protect against cancer.

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☆ Is Pet Insurance Worth It? for Most People, the Answer Is No.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The North American Pet Health Insurance Association found that pet owners in the US paid $3.9 billion in premiums in 2023, a 22% increase from the year before. One thing is for sure: As the industry grows, pet insurance is becoming as confusing and messy as health insurance is for humans. Pet insurance isn't technically even health insurance; it falls in the property-and-casualty category. AdvertisementThe big problem with pet insurance is it's just an expensive productThere are three categories of pet insurance: accident only; accident and illness; and accident, illness, and wellness. Advertisement"It's important that pet owners understand the scope of what their pet insurance does and does not cover, so they're not caught off guard by unexpected payments," he said.

Persons: Gina Papini, Kato, Papini, That's, they've, Kevin Brasler, that's, Dan, Michael San Filippo, they're, Doug Kenney, Kenney, It's, Brasler, she's, Emily Stewart Organizations: American Pet Products Association, Pet Health Insurance Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Rover, Consumers, Business Locations: reimbursing, Mexico

☆ Fish oil supplements may cause harm, study finds. ‘Is it time to dump them?’ expert asks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

However, a new study finds regular use of fish oil supplements may increase, not reduce, the risk of first-time stroke and atrial fibrillation among people in good cardiovascular health. Nearly one-third of those people, who were followed for an average of 12 years, said they regularly used fish oil supplements. Over-the-counter fish oil suffers from a lack of purity and consistency, as well as the potential contaminants and heavy metals such as mercury that come with fish, Freeman said. “In addition, studies over the last 10 years have not been very positive for over-the-counter fish oil,” he added. “Fish oil was either having no benefit or in some cases it may harm, such as with stroke and AFib.

Persons: ’ ”, Andrew Freeman, “, ”, Freeman, that’s, ” Freeman, sasirin, Richard Isaacson, Isaacson, Chia, ” Isaacson Organizations: CNN, Jewish Health, Costco, Food and Drug Administration, US, NSF International Locations: United States, Denver, United Kingdom, Boca Raton , Florida, Lake

☆ Signs of Alzheimer’s were everywhere. Then his brain improved
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Blood biomarkers of telltale signs of early Alzheimer’s disease in the brain of his patient, 55-year-old entrepreneur Simon Nicholls, had all but disappeared in a mere 14 months. “I don’t use the term ‘reverse.’ I don’t know what reverse means when it comes to the field of Alzheimer’s,” Isaacson said. ‘It was time to turn to my brain’Slowly, Nicholls’ heart condition began to improve, but the bad news didn’t end there. A brain scan found telltale signs of vascular damage in Nicholls’ brain, which occurs when the tiniest blood vessels are starved of oxygen. Not only was Nicholls blood negative for amyloid and tau, the test suggested that his brain amyloid might be normal, with no distinguishable signs of the disease.

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☆ What you need to know about skin cancer and how to prevent it, according to a doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Skin cancer is by far the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. As we head into summer, what do we need to know about the chance of developing skin cancer? In addition, those who are at increased risk for skin cancer should ask a dermatologist if they should receive regular skin exams. These include personal or family history of skin cancer, history of precancerous lesions such as actinic keratoses, certain genetic disorders such as xeroderma pigmentosum and history of immunosuppression. And it’s not only people who are fair-skinned who can have skin cancer; individuals of all colors, including those with brown and Black skin, can develop skin cancer.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, Anastasiia Organizations: CNN, American Cancer Society, Northern, George Washington University, Getty, Preventive Services Task Force, immunosuppression Locations: United States

☆ These diets may reduce cancer, heart disease and early death, according to a 20-year review
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Eating a vegan, vegetarian or lacto-ovo vegetarian diet significantly reduces the overall risk of developing cancer, heart disease and dying early from cardiovascular disease, according to a new “umbrella” analysis of more than 20 years of research. “Plants have more fiber (animal foods have zero), less saturated fat and zero cholesterol (all animal foods have cholesterol),” Gardner said in an email. However, vegetarian diets limiting but not completely excluding certain types of meat and fish, such as pesco- or pollo-vegetarian diets, were excluded, he said. “Strictly vegan diets can be deficient in vitamin B12,” Gardner said. “Iron is another nutrient that is harder to get from a fully vegan diet,” Gardner added.

Persons: ”, Dr, Angelo Capodici, Federica, Guaraldi, David Katz, ” Katz, Christopher Gardner, Gardner, ” Gardner, “, Davide Gori, ” Gori, It’s, Wesley Soares Ferracini Organizations: CNN, Scuola Superiore, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences, True Health Initiative, Stanford Prevention Research Center, University of Bologna, Mayo Clinic, B12 Locations: Pisa, Italy, Bologna, Palo Alto , California

☆ FDA greenlights self-collection of vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Most cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus or HPV, and screening for HPV can help identify women who may be at risk of developing cervical cancer. The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for cervical cancer with cervical cytology every three years for women ages 21 to 29. “Most cervical cancers are found in people who have never had a cervical cancer screening test or who have not had one recently. Screening for cervical cancer remains important because early cases often may not have signs or symptoms. Cervical cancer is treated in many ways, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Persons: Dickson, BD –, Dr, Karen E, Knudsen, “, Jeff Andrews, ”, Roche, ” Dr, William Dahut, Sanjay Gupta, ” Trena Depel Organizations: CNN, US Food and Drug Administration, Roche, Company, BD, FDA, American Cancer Society, US Preventive Services Task Force, National Cancer Institute, US Centers for Disease Control, ”, CNN Health, Health, Teal Health Locations: United States

☆ Mammograms are now recommended starting at age 40. Should you get one?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —An influential group of medical experts, the US Preventive Services Task Force, recommended last week that most women receive a mammogram starting at age 40. People should now starting getting mammograms at age 40, according to new recommendations. According to a study in the journal Lancet Oncology, the mortality from breast cancer could be lowered by starting mammograms earlier, at age 40. A woman who has a sister, mother or other first-degree relative with breast cancer has double the average risk of breast cancer. Wen: Someone who has a family history of breast cancer may be recommended for genetic testing.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen Organizations: CNN, US Preventive Services Task Force, George Washington University, Getty, American Cancer Society, Preventive, Force, White, Oncology, The American College of Obstetricians, American, of Radiology Locations: United States

☆ Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Ellen Barry | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In recent years, mental health has become a central subject in childhood and adolescence. School systems, alarmed by rising levels of distress and self-harm, are introducing preventive coursework in emotional self-regulation and mindfulness. Now, some researchers warn that we are in danger of overdoing it. Mental health awareness campaigns, they argue, help some young people identify disorders that badly need treatment — but they have a negative effect on others, leading them to over-interpret their symptoms and see themselves as more troubled than they are. And new research from the United States shows that among young people, “self-labeling” as having depression or anxiety is associated with poor coping skills, like avoidance or rumination.

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☆ Columbia University’s encampment ended with a mass police operation. Here’s how some schools avoided that
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Notably, none of the schools agreed to fully divest from companies doing business in Israel, a demand student protesters have commonly rallied for across the country. What the schools agreed to doOn Monday, Northwestern announced an agreement with protesters to end the encampment. Rutgers agreed to meet with student protesters to discuss divestment and to support scholarships for at least 10 displaced Gazan students. Rutgers, along with Northwestern, agreed to expand spaces for Arab and Muslim students on campus. Recent agreements at Brown University and Northwestern University might show the way,” Roth wrote.

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☆ Your body needs three forms of movement every week
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

First is the movement your body is owed or requires every day, such as walking, stretching and bending. Second is athletic movement, which you can do a few times a week to improve your fitness or to train for a sport. Third is social movement that you do for fun or to connect with others, such as dancing or playing volleyball. Dancing is an excellent form of social movement that connects you to others while improving your overall health and fitness. Breaking down all these different movements into exercise snacks is one way to sneak in the movement your body needs, Boyd said.

Persons: it’s, Melissa Boyd, Boyd, “, ” Boyd, ”, Carl Cirino, Cirino, ” Cirino, It’s, ” Melanie Radzicki McManus Organizations: CNN’s, CNN, European, Preventive Cardiology, Tempo, HSS, Stamford Health Locations: San Francisco, Connecticut

☆ Prince William and Kate Middleton released a new photo of Princess Charlotte for her birthday
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

To mark her birthday, Kensington Palace released a new photo of her taken by Kate Middleton. Nine years ago today, Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed Charlotte Elizabeth Diana at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London. Charlotte is the Prince and Princess of Wales' second child, and her brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis, are 10 and 6, respectively. Kensington Palace released a new photo of the princess on its social media channels to mark the occasion. "Happy 9th birthday, Princess Charlotte!"

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☆ Aspirin Can Prevent a Deadly Pregnancy Complication. Why Aren’t Women Told?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Roni Caryn Rabin | More About Roni Caryn Rabin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine support the recommendation, saying low-dose aspirin is safe and not likely to cause complications. Despite all the data, too few pregnant women at risk are taking baby aspirin, and too few doctors recommend it. A 2022 study found that Black women are less likely to be told to take baby aspirin, even when they meet the criteria. In addition, only about one in five families surveyed said they were familiar with interventions like baby aspirin. Having had the condition once, Ms. Felix knew she might develop it again during her second pregnancy, so she decided to take baby aspirin.

Persons: haven’t, Harris, ”, Elizabeth Cherot, “, Allyson Felix, Felix, Cherot Organizations: U.S . Preventive Services Task Force, American College of Obstetricians, Society for, Dimes, Wednesday Locations: U.S

☆ In Reversal, Expert Panel Recommends Breast Cancer Screening at 40
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Roni Caryn Rabin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Citing rising breast cancer rates in young women, an expert panel on Tuesday recommended starting regular mammography screening at age 40, reversing longstanding and controversial guidance that most women wait until 50. The panel, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, finalized a draft recommendation made public last year. In 2009, the task force raised the age for starting routine mammograms to 50 from 40, sparking wide controversy. But now breast cancer rates among women in their 40s are on the rise, increasing by 2 percent a year between 2015 and 2019, said Dr. John Wong, vice chair of the task force. The panel continues to recommend screening every two years for women at average risk of breast cancer, though many patients and providers prefer annual screening.

Persons: John Wong Organizations: U.S . Preventive Services Task Force Locations: U.S, United States

☆ Meet the little people whose bodies may hold a key to longevity
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Sandra TorresTorres has a rare disorder called Laron syndrome that is caused by a genetic mutation. “This is how powerful this mutation seems to be.”What is Laron syndrome? Laron syndrome is a recessive gene, so only those who receive a copy from each parent will be affected. The condition leads to extreme obesity, a trigger for diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other diseases. While technically overweight at 100 pounds (45.4 kilograms), she was in good health, with no signs of diabetes or heart disease.

Persons: Paola Castro Torres, ” Torres, Torres, “, ” Nathaly Paola Castro Torres, Sandra Torres Torres, ”, Valter Longo, Longo, Laron, Jaime Guevara, Aguirre, Guevara, ” Longo, ” Guevara, Andrew Freeman, Freeman, ” Hope, it’s Organizations: CNN, gerontology, University of Southern, of Endocrinology, Laron, Jewish Health Locations: Los Angeles, Quito, Ecuador, University of Southern California, Israel, Yemen, East, United States, Croatia, Ireland, Denver

☆ A Japanese town will erect a large mesh barrier to stop negligent foreign tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tourists flock to Fujikawaguchiko, a town in Japan, to take pictures of Mount Fuji. An official said foreign tourists crowd the area, leave trash, and ignore traffic laws. In response, the town will erect a mesh barrier blocking the scenic view to dissuade tourists. AdvertisementA Japanese resort town will erect an eight-foot-tall barrier to dissuade poorly behaved foreign tourists from photographing Mount Fuji at a popular photo spot. An official from Fujikawaguchiko discussed the preventive measure in a statement to Agence France-Presse, a French international news agency, on Friday.

Persons: —, Fujikawaguchiko Organizations: Mount, Service, Agence France, Presse, Business Locations: Japan, Mount Fuji

☆ I'm an American who gave birth to my 3 kids in Germany. I had a postpartum midwife covered by insurance, and a water birth in the hospital.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Naomi Kaye Honova | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

From pregnancy to birth to postpartum, there are many significant differences between the countries when it comes to having a baby. Midwives in Germany undergo extensive training and also lead most births, whether at a hospital, birth center, or home birth. I had so many pain relief optionsAt both hospitals and birth centers, Germany offers quite an array of pain relief options. My insurance covered prenatal and postpartum classesSomething really helpful for expecting parents in Germany is the fact that many prenatal and postpartum classes are covered partially or fully by health insurance. Last but not least, I loved that my insurance covered most of the costs for a postpartum pelvic floor exercise course called "ruckbildungskurs."

Persons: —, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Germany, United States

☆ Prosecutor Says Sept. 11 Suspects Can Be Held Past War Crimes Sentence
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Carol Rosenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Regardless of the outcome of their someday trial, the men accused of plotting the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, can be held forever as prisoners in the war against terrorism in a form of preventive detention, a military prosecutor told the presiding judge on Wednesday. He has been held since 2003. The argument, in a pretrial hearing in the decade-old Sept. 11 case, was the latest installment over a long-running, unresolved question of whether a prisoner, once he completes a war crimes sentence, is entitled to release from military detention. Col. Joshua S. Bearden, an Army prosecutor, said the answer was no. He urged the judge to reject the request as both premature, because the government is seeking the death penalty in the case, and beyond the scope of his authority.

Persons: Mustafa al, Joshua S, Bearden Organizations: Defense Locations: United States

☆ Stayed up all night? Here’s how to feel better
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It was a dream come true for millions of Taylor Swift fans, after the superstar released her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” at midnight on Friday. “The strongest reset for the circadian system is bright light,” said Dr. Phyllis Zee, director of the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. “Research shows that movement can boost circulation and increase alertness, helping you shake off that sleepiness faster,” Daddy Dasgupta said. “It could limit your ability to sleep well that night,” said sleep specialist Kristen Knutson, an associate professor of neurology and preventive medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. And of course, listening to Taylor Swift counts as long as you turn it off before bed!”CNN’s Madeline Holcombe, Kristen Rogers and Ashley Strickland contributed Taylor Swift lyrics to this article.

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☆ Cancer cases in younger people are rising sharply. Here are some preventive measures to take
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Does this mean people should start screening for cancer at younger ages? In the United States, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer are the four top causes of cancer deaths. For instance, in the United States, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people begin colon cancer screenings at age 45. One in 3 people who are eligible for colon cancer screenings have never received any screening exams, according to the American Cancer Society. As little as one or two minutes of vigorous exercise a day can lower cancer risk, as can reducing ultraprocessed food.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, hasn’t, It’s Organizations: CNN, American Cancer Society, George Washington University, Oncology, US Preventive Services Task Force, Brigade Locations: United States

☆ Olivia Munn says she 'absolutely broke down' when she saw her body after a double mastectomy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Olivia Munn, 43, reflects on her emotional experience after undergoing a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementOlivia Munn, 43, remembers the shock she experienced when she saw her body for the first time after a double mastectomy. Munn said she underwent four surgeries, including a 10-hour double mastectomy, as part of her treatment plan. I can tell my children that they don't need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer," Jolie wrote.

Persons: Olivia Munn, Munn, —, it's, Sharon Osbourne, I've, Osbourne, Angelina Jolie, Jolie Organizations: Service, New York Times, for Disease Control

☆ Their partially sighted cat went missing on a flight. Weeks later they still don’t know what happened to it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

That’s what happened to Alyssa Kopp and her mother Mary Gomes Kopp when their cat Rodri went missing on a flight in Europe on March 8. ‘She was so grateful’Alyssa Kopp and her mother Mary Gomes Kopp rescue stray animals on Crete. Gomes Kopp and her husband, Alyssa’s stepfather, are German but have a home on the Greek island of Crete. They had been adopted by a German family, and Gomes Kopp had offered to bring them over. Gomes Kopp was allowed into an aircraft loading area one time, but has not been allowed back since.

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☆ Unlocking health and life sciences' potential with cloud solutions
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In today's digitally driven world, data has become the lifeblood of the healthcare and life sciences industry. However, the industry's complex data ecosystem, coupled with stringent regulations and privacy concerns, has historically hindered unlocking the full potential of data in healthcare and life sciences. The data dilemmaHealthcare and life sciences are data-rich domains, encompassing patient records, claims, genomic sequencing, wearable device data, medical imaging, and more. Moving to the cloudMoving data infrastructure to the cloud offers a compelling solution to many of the challenges faced by healthcare and life sciences organizations. Centralizing data in the cloud facilitates seamless access and collaboration between healthcare providers, payers, researchers, and life sciences organizations.

Organizations: Life Sciences, Insider Studios Locations: United States, Europe, Snowflake

☆ Pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of early death even decades later, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, may be linked to an elevated risk of death even decades after giving birth, according to a new study. The study, published Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, found that women who experienced major complications during pregnancy had an increased risk of early death and that risk remained elevated for more than 40 years. The data showed that more than 88,000 women had died and all five pregnancy complications were independently associated with a higher mortality risk later in life. Gestational diabetes was associated with a 52% increased risk of mortality, preterm delivery was associated with a 41% increased risk, delivering a baby with low birth weight was associated with a 30% increased risk, preeclampsia with a 13% increased risk and other hypertensive disorders with a 27% increased risk, the data showed. “We found that the increased mortality was attributable to multiple different causes of death, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disorders, and cancer,” he said.

Persons: Dr, Casey Crump, ” Crump, “, ”, Ashley Roman, ” Roman, Crump, Joanne Stone, Raquel, Jaime Gilinski, ” Stone, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Lund University, NYU Langone Health, ’, of Obstetrics, Icahn School of Medicine, CNN Health Locations: UTHealth, Houston, Malmö, Sweden, United States, Mount

☆ Avian flu: What to know about the bird flu outbreak in the US, according to a doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Dr. Leana Wen: Bird flu, also called avian flu or avian influenza, refers to infections caused by the avian influenza Type A viruses. Avian influenza A viruses are divided into two categories: low pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI) A viruses and high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A viruses. The H5N1 avian flu virus has been causing outbreaks among poultry in the US, with 48 states and over 85 million poultry now affected. The seasonal flu vaccine does not protect people against infection from the avian flu. CNN: Can my pet bird get bird flu?

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, George Washington University, CDC Locations: Texas, United States, Colorado

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