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The health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risk of skin cancer  The Economist Source link

Imagine popping an over-the-counter pill to remedy a headache. Or taking the same to treat inflammation or arthritis. And all the while, the same common pill is working to cut the risk of colon cancer recurrence by half!A major new study is pointing in that direction. The study in question has brought hope to many affected by colorectal cancer: a …

Micron (MU) is set to report its fiscal Q4 earnings on September 23, and Wall Street is buzzing with optimism. Top analysts from Wedbush, Susquehanna, and Wolfe Research, among others, have reaffirmed a Buy rating. Interestingly, based on options pricing, traders expect MU stock to move roughly 10.6% in either direction after the report. Thus, this may present a buying opportunity, especially through ETFs that …

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that defaulted bonds issued by Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA in 2016 remain valid, strengthening creditors’ claims on Citgo, the company’s prized U.S. refining subsidiary, Reuters reported.  U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla in Manhattan said Thursday that PDVSA’s 2020 bonds were properly issued under Venezuelan law, rejecting the company’s argument that they had …

A blood clot in a hardened artery is the most common cause of a heart attack, but researchers have identified several other threats flying under the radar they say people need to know about.  Doctors are trained to look for classic artery blockages, which are common in older patients with traditional risk factors, but this focus can cause them to …

Dementia is on the rise in the U.S., igniting urgency in brain health research. People with a genetic tendency for dementia who follow the Mediterranean diet may lower their dementia risk.  Eat more plants, olive oil and seafood for brain health and dementia prevention. Taking care of our brains should be a top health priority. After all, the brain is …

Adults who suffer from the most common form of eczema are significantly more likely to express suicidal thoughts, concerning new research reveals today.  Atopic eczema is a common inflammatory condition that causes patches of itchy, cracked and dry skin, which can blister and bleed during a flare-up. In the study, presented at the European Academy of Dermatology Congress in Paris, …

A new AI model can forecast a person’s risk of diseases across their life  The Economist Learning the natural history of human disease with generative transformers  Nature AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather  BBC New AI tool can predict a person’s risk of more than 1,000 diseases, say experts  The Guardian New AI model predicts susceptibility to over 1,000 …

Top former officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accused Robert F Kennedy Jr of hobbling the country’s ability to respond to outbreaks and disease threats. The two officials testified at a hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Help (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) committee. Susan Monarez, the CDC director chosen by Kennedy, was fired after …

Penobscot County, Maine, is grappling with the largest HIV outbreak in the state’s history. Home to Bangor, a city of roughly 32,000, the county has identified 28 new cases over nearly two years. That’s seven times the typical number for that length of time. Nearly all cases are among people who use drugs and are homeless. Public health experts and …