Air Pollution Contribution to Lung Cancer May Be Underestimated
There is a growing body of evidence to show that air pollution is a major risk factor for lung cancer
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Risk Factors in Kids Linked to Stroke as Soon as 30s, 40s
In a case-control study, atherosclerotic factors were uncommon in childhood risk and did not appear to be associated with the
Read moreCannabis Allergies; Polio in Wastewater; Violent Patients
How to Diagnose and Treat Cannabis Allergies As medical and recreational cannabis becomes legal and more popular — as of
Read moreDoes Cannabis Help With Menopause Symptoms?
Many women with symptoms of menopause are turning to cannabis for help, researchers have found, despite a lack of evidence
Read moreRace-Specific Spirometry May Miss Emphysema Diagnoses
An overreliance on spirometry to identify emphysema led to missed cases in Black individuals, particularly men, based on a secondary
Read moreThe Shifting Sands of Lung Cancer Screening
An analysis of trends in lung cancer screening since March 2021 when the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) expanded
Read moreAlcohol, Marijuana Use Declined Among Youth During Pandemic
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. During the coronavirus pandemic, several substance
Read moreCertain Signs, Symptoms May Help Identify Lung Cancer Earlier
The study was published on medrxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaway Why This
Read moreLithium May Lower Osteoporosis Risk in Bipolar Disorder
NEW ORLEANS — People with bipolar disorder – particularly men – show a significantly increased risk of osteoporosis, compared with
Read moreRisk Factors for COVID Death Studied in UK Arthritis Patients
Being identified as someone that was advised to stay at home and shield, or keep away from face-to-face interactions with
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