Tuesday 18 May 2021

Get First Colonoscopy at 45, not 50

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More younger people are being diagnosed with colon cancer so earlier screening is better, a prestigious U.S. expert panel now says.



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In Post-Pandemic Workouts, You Can Exercise Too Much

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Overly intense exercise could lead to a spike in cases of a rare but serious -- even life-threatening -- condition called rhabdomyolysis.



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Sleep Apnea Raises Odds for Severe COVID-19

A new study looks at people with sleep apnea who got COVID and were hospitalized or died from the infection.



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Clues to Rare Disorder Affecting Kids With COVID-19

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Researchers say new insight into the rare condition MIS-C seen in kids with COVID-19 could improve treatment of the condition.



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Smoggy Air Might Raise Black Women's Odds for Fibroids

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A new study shows a link between air pollution and fibroids in Black women who are known to be disproportionately affected by fibroids.



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