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#cancer-trends

Cancer's New Face: Younger and Female

More Americans are surviving cancer, but the disease increasingly affects young adults and women, with significant racial disparities in mortality rates.

Breast Cancer Continues to Rise Among Younger Women, Study Finds

Breast cancer rates have increased, especially among young women and Asian Americans, highlighting emerging health risks.

Cancer's New Face: Younger and Female

More Americans are surviving cancer, but the disease increasingly affects young adults and women, with significant racial disparities in mortality rates.

Breast Cancer Continues to Rise Among Younger Women, Study Finds

Breast cancer rates have increased, especially among young women and Asian Americans, highlighting emerging health risks.
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#life-expectancy

See COVID's toll on California's life expectancy in new CDC longevity report

California's life expectancy fell by over 8 months in 2021, dropping to 10th in the nation despite vaccine availability.

The south east London borough where both men and women live the longest

Life expectancy has declined across the region, particularly in Lewisham and Greenwich.
The pandemic's impact on life expectancy recovery remains evident.
Geographical disparities in life expectancy continue to be significant.

Life expectancy in EU nations revealed, where does Britian rank?

Britain has the lowest life expectancy in Western Europe at 80.9 years, behind the EU average of 81.5 years.

See COVID's toll on California's life expectancy in new CDC longevity report

California's life expectancy fell by over 8 months in 2021, dropping to 10th in the nation despite vaccine availability.

The south east London borough where both men and women live the longest

Life expectancy has declined across the region, particularly in Lewisham and Greenwich.
The pandemic's impact on life expectancy recovery remains evident.
Geographical disparities in life expectancy continue to be significant.

Life expectancy in EU nations revealed, where does Britian rank?

Britain has the lowest life expectancy in Western Europe at 80.9 years, behind the EU average of 81.5 years.
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#covid-19

Five years after start of pandemic, no one knows how many people are living with long Covid: They see you as a bum who doesn't want to work'

Estimating the number of long Covid sufferers is difficult due to societal disbelief and the illness's lack of detectable biomarkers.

COVID sickens older adults most severely, but less than half say they'll get the new vaccine

A significant portion of older Americans, particularly those at risk, are hesitant to receive updated COVID vaccines despite their availability.

Five years after start of pandemic, no one knows how many people are living with long Covid: They see you as a bum who doesn't want to work'

Estimating the number of long Covid sufferers is difficult due to societal disbelief and the illness's lack of detectable biomarkers.

COVID sickens older adults most severely, but less than half say they'll get the new vaccine

A significant portion of older Americans, particularly those at risk, are hesitant to receive updated COVID vaccines despite their availability.
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'Such a sense of security' - Gogglebox Janet Given's life so much easier with HSE's virtual ward

At-home treatment for COPD has significantly reduced hospital admissions by 22% in Letterkenny, showcasing the effectiveness of personalized care.
#public-health

US Obesity Levels Are Particularly Severe

Obesity is a significant public health challenge affecting over half of adults in many OECD countries, with the U.S. having the highest rates.

Deadly food allergies are on the rise among children. The cause isn't what you might think | Devi Sridhar

Food allergies among children have significantly increased, prompting a need for better awareness and management strategies.

US Obesity Levels Are Particularly Severe

Obesity is a significant public health challenge affecting over half of adults in many OECD countries, with the U.S. having the highest rates.

Deadly food allergies are on the rise among children. The cause isn't what you might think | Devi Sridhar

Food allergies among children have significantly increased, prompting a need for better awareness and management strategies.
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London's sunburn hotspot revealed

There has been a significant number of sunburn cases in the UK leading to A&E admissions, highlighting the importance of sun protection year-round.

Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests

The U.S. obesity rate has slightly declined to 40.3%, the first halt in a decade of growth.

Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving

Advancements in cancer treatment are improving survival rates, yet the incidence, particularly among young adults, continues to rise.

Breast cancer rises among Asian American and Pacific Islander women

The rate of breast cancer diagnoses among Asian American and Pacific Islander women is rising sharply, especially among younger women.

Daily marijuana use linked to high risk of certain cancers, study finds

Regular marijuana use may increase head and neck cancer risk significantly.
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