March 26, 2025

Sex Differences in Waist Circumference vs BMI as Risk Factors for Obesity-Related Cancers

New findings suggest that waist circumference may be a more effective risk marker for obesity-related cancers than body mass index (BMI) in male patients, emphasizing the crucial role of abdominal adiposity in cancer risk.

The ASCO Post

March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

Researchers found that female physicians had a significantly higher suicide risk than female nonphysicians.

Conexiant

March 13, 2025

FDA Chief Counsel Resigns Two Days In

U.S. FDA's chief counsel resigns amidst controversy surrounding her appointment and connections to mifepristone during the Biden administration.

Reuters

March 13, 2025

SSBs Linked to Oral Cancer Risk

Longitudinal study finds women consuming sugar-sweetened beverages daily face nearly five times higher risk of oral cavity cancer, with increased risk observed even among nonsmokers and non-drinkers.

Conexiant

March 12, 2025

CT Scan Radiation: Variability, Risk, and Regulation

New Medicare rules mandate stricter CT scan radiation tracking to reduce exposure risks, standardize dosing, and improve patient safety.

KFF Health News

March 10, 2025

Is Red Wine Actually Healthier?

New meta-analysis of 42 studies finds no overall difference in cancer risk between red and white wine consumption, despite long-held beliefs about resveratrol's protective effects; white wine consumption significantly linked to increased skin cancer risk.

Conexiant

March 06, 2025

Early Research Finds Aspirin May Block Cancer Spread by Boosting Immune Response

Preclinical study demonstrates that aspirin may prevent cancer metastasis by inhibiting platelet-produced TXA2, which normally suppresses T-cell immunity against spreading cancer cells.

Conexiant

March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

Conexiant

March 03, 2025

More States Fast Track Foreign-Trained Physicians

Since 2023, nine states have waived U.S. residency requirements for some foreign-trained physicians, with more states considering similar changes.

KFF Health News